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Sample Confidence Video Lecture | International Association of Tennis Psychology

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The videos in this module will help you to gain Confidence. Watch each video and then continue to the readings section.

Lecture 2.1: Introduction to Confidence

Important points in this video are:

  • Confidence is a choice-Ask Willie Mays
  • Confidence is king
  • You can use skills to improve your confidence

Lecture 2.2: Be Like Ali

Important points in this video are:

  • Muhammed Ali is a great example for confidence
  • Confidence is improved with the right images and words from a personal story.
  • You must find the right words and images to build your confidence.

Lecture 2.3: Develop the TUF Mentality

Important points in this video are:

  • People who are optimistic are more successful
  • Seeing failures as temporary, unique and flexible makes you optimistic
  • Being optimistic can help you play better

Lecture 2.4: Be Your Best Friend

Important points in this video are:

  • Positivity comes from being your best friend.
  • Develop a Best Friends Journal.
  • Make positive self statements your habit.

Lecture 2.5: Imitate Greatness

Important points in this video are:

  • Find out who you admire
  • Imitate that person you admire
  • Great players act this way for a reason

Lecture 2.6: Have a Golden Nugget

Important points in this video are:

  • Joe Montana kept a golden nugget to win the SuperBowl.
  • Keep a journal and record your golden nuggets.
  • Recall those moments when needed.

Lecture 2.7: Get a Nickname

Important points in this video are:

  • Do you have a nickname?
  • A great nickname will give you confidence.
  • Create a nickname that helps you to play your best.

Lecture 2.8: Act Like a Star

Important points in this video are:

  • Our emotions are affected by our actions.
  • Your actions affect your confidence.
  • You must strut your stuff regardless of how you are playing.

Lecture 2.9: Act Confident To Be Confident

Important points in this video are:

  • Chris Evert always acted confident
  • You must act confident to be confident
  • Your actions influence your emotions

Lecture 2.10: Snap Out of the Negativity Bias

Important points in this video are:

  • It is easy to be negative and difficult to be positive when you are playing bad.
  • Create a habit of thinking positive,
  • Use a rubber band to snap out the negativity.

Lecture 2.11: Get rid of the irony

Important points in this video are:

  • Stop saying the Don’ts
  • Rephrase it and say what you want to do
  • The irony is we get our don’ts