In: Psychology
(2) What would your response be to an athlete who says “I would love to stop using steroids (or some other illegal, performance –enhancing drug), but what can you provide me that will be equally effective in assisting me in reaching my goals?”
Please give answer in a very detailed response.
Yes quitting any drug or steroid can be very effective in reaching goals. all the above mentioned things makes a person dependant. Whereas the winning mindset or the regular practise would help in identifying more areas where your game is lacking. What kind of efforts you need to take? More observational skill, self study behaviour, analysis of the game after every game would help in fixing down between strengths and weaknesses of yourself with respect to game.
Probably you require more and more reading of motivation or any motivational talks. Meditation exercise would also help in having complete grip over your mind. Deep breathing, meditation helps in relaxing, it prepares our mind to face against any battle, it drives away fear or thoughts of loosing. These are the most effective ways for going for any competition. Please join any online meditation class of Mindvalley organization. There are different therapists who have helped many big or famous people to come our of crisis situation.
All the therapists usually say the same, i.e. keep realistic expectations from your self. Don’t get trapped or confused between two polar end thoughts, they not only consume your energy but also make you go think in wrong direction.