Abstract

“Eight mental skills” practiced by the world’s top athletes are explained with Manga.
You can learn the methods to develop positive and strong mentality not to be defeated under “no way” situation.
[Mental training by the Harada Method : Eight skills]
(1) Objectives and goal setting
Specifically setting “what to you want to be” and “why you want to do”, motivate yourself.
(2) Self-control
“Relaxation” to eliminate nervousness and pressure and “psyching up” to give an instant mental uplift.
(3) Visualizing
Imagine future in your head and clearly simulate possible situations.
(4) Concentration
Separating what you can control yourself and what you can not, focus on the former.
Establish your own rules and routines and make them your habit.
(5) Positive thinking (Formula of performance)
Even when facing with difficulties, change perspectives and think positively.
Always behave by being conscious of happy mindset.
(6) Mental dialogue
Talk to yourself with positive words and increase motivation and confidence.
Being aware of a habit of your thinking, drive your action from positive thinking.
(7) Communication (strokes)
In building a good relationship with team members, mutually give “mental nutrition”
on regular basis.
Foster your associates helping each other to achieve objectives and goals.
(8) Prediction and preparation
Implement full scale preparations, by predicting “what could happen” including “bad happenings”.

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