{"id":19461,"date":"2024-11-07T13:53:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T18:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=19461"},"modified":"2025-06-17T08:28:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:28:27","slug":"a-mental-game-formula-for-athletic-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/a-mental-game-formula-for-athletic-success\/","title":{"rendered":"A\u00a0Mental Game Formula\u00a0for Athletic Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/athletic-success.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/athletic-success.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/athletic-success-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Your_Formula_for_Success\"><\/span>What is Your Formula for Success? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/a-mental-game-formula-for-athletic-success\/#What_is_Your_Formula_for_Success\" >What is Your Formula for Success?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/a-mental-game-formula-for-athletic-success\/#Take_for_instance_the_following_sports_and_commonly_highlighted_mistakes_to_avoid\" >Take, for instance, the following sports and commonly highlighted mistakes to avoid:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/a-mental-game-formula-for-athletic-success\/#Philadelphia_right_winger_Bobby_Brink_commented_on_the_teams_need_to_replicate_their_successful_style_of_play_from_a_year_ago\" >Philadelphia right winger Bobby Brink, commented on the team\u2019s need to replicate their successful style of play from a year ago.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/a-mental-game-formula-for-athletic-success\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Article\" >Related Sports Psychology Article<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/a-mental-game-formula-for-athletic-success\/#The_Focused_Athlete_Digital_Download\" >The Focused Athlete (Digital Download)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>success<\/strong> formula is like a recipe or set of instructions describing how to <strong>successfully<\/strong> and consistently create something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if your goal is to prepare at an elite level, what do you need to add to the mix that produces high-level preparation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What habits, mentality, training, nutrition, and physical elements contribute to the formula? Likewise, if your goal is to elevate your game in competitions, what ingredients are necessary to ensure that outcome?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>success<\/strong> formula or recipe outlines the key components, step-by-step directions, and possible modifications necessary to meet your practice, improvement, or competition goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is a <strong>success<\/strong> formula necessary?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Too often, athletes have a list of no-nos or things to avoid heading into a competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_for_instance_the_following_sports_and_commonly_highlighted_mistakes_to_avoid\"><\/span>Take, for instance, the following sports and commonly highlighted mistakes to avoid:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Football <\/strong>&#8211; \u201cDon\u2019t turn the ball over, \u201cDon\u2019t throw any interceptions.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basketball <\/strong>&#8211; \u201cDon\u2019t make unnecessary fouls,\u201d Don\u2019t force my shot.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baseball <\/strong>&#8211; \u201cDon\u2019t leave the ball over the middle of the plate.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swimming <\/strong>&#8211; \u201cDon\u2019t breathe off the turn.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is that a list of \u201cdon\u2019ts\u201d doesn\u2019t instruct you on what to do. Focusing on what to avoid often leads to making those very errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve athletic <strong>success<\/strong>, post a personal best, or secure a victory, you should focus on your mental and physical preparation, intended play style, mindset, and game plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to create your <strong>success<\/strong> formula? Creating a <strong>success<\/strong> formula requires reviewing past performances and your best competitions and identifying what has worked for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your best performances, how did you prepare, what was your mindset before the competition, what was your focus, what was your intensity level?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <strong>success<\/strong> formula is the combination of factors that elicited peak performance. When you focus on your strengths and <strong>success<\/strong> formula, you compete more confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a slow start to the 2024-25 NHL season, the Philadelphia Flyers tried to find their rhythm and piece together a string of wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a six-game losing streak, the Flyers won three of four games to steady themselves, including two consecutive games for the first time during the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Philadelphia_right_winger_Bobby_Brink_commented_on_the_teams_need_to_replicate_their_successful_style_of_play_from_a_year_ago\"><\/span>Philadelphia right winger Bobby Brink, commented on the team\u2019s need to replicate their successful style of play from a year ago.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BRINK<\/strong>: &#8220;<em>We know what made us <strong>successful<\/strong> last year, and it was kind of playing the way we did these last two [games]. I think we&#8217;re getting back to it, and it has led to a couple of wins here.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every athlete and team has experienced <strong>success<\/strong> at some point in their careers. Within those <strong>successes<\/strong> are details that have contributed to peak performance. By highlighting past positive aspects, habits, and attitudes, you can create a formula that will contribute to future <strong>success<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have highlighted the specific ingredients that lead to <strong>successful<\/strong> and consistent performances, create a phrase to summarize your <strong>success<\/strong> formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase should serve as a brief reminder of how you want to compete. A phrase such as \u201cOutwork, out-hustle, and overcome\u201d can remind you to stay aggressive, make hustle plays, and never give up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-979ef383-5bc7-43ee-b8f9-249663ca1a6c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Sports_Psychology_Article\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-reach-for-your-athletic-potential\/\"><strong>How to Reach for Your Athletic Potential&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-prevent-mental-mistakes-during-competition\/\"><strong>How to Prevent Mental Mistakes During Competition&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-focus-on-your-race-for-triathletes\/\"><strong>How to Focus on Your Race for Triathletes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Focused_Athlete_Digital_Download\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.peaksports.com\/products\/the-focused-athlete-digital\" title=\"\">The Focused Athlete (Digital Download)<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/focused-athlete-teams-small.jpg\" alt=\"The Focused Athlete Audio and Workbook Program\" class=\"wp-image-19343\" style=\"width:165px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Focused Athlete\u201d audio and workbook program helps you or your athletes overcome distractions and sharpen your concentration during competition. You learn how to get locked in during practice and competition so you can improve and perform better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cFirst, I would like to thank you for the help given to me through your programs, \u2018<strong>The Confident Athlete<\/strong>\u2019 and \u2018<strong>The Focused Athlete<\/strong>.\u2019 I have made tremendous sacrifices though all these years to become a top Olympic Trap shooter but something was missing. This missing part was with my mental game. 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