How to Start the Round with a Calm Mindset

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Do you ever wonder how athletes maintain their level of positivity even if things are not what they are expecting them to be?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In this week's golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, responds to a question from Dan who had this to say about his game:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>"I feel nervous before the round and on the first 3 holes because I want to play well. But then I start overthinking... When I start out nervous, it’s hard to get my composure back during the round. How do I start the round with a calm mindset?"</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Listen to the podcast now to learn what Dr. Cohn has to say about how to overcome anxieties on the golf course.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Great Resources for Golfers:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Download a <a href= "https://www.peaksports.com/golf-confidence-report/">free golf psychology report</a> to improve your preshot routine.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Visit <a href= "https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/category/golf-psychology-articles/"> Golf Psychology Coach</a> for more mental game articles and videos.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Check out ore <a href= "https://www.peaksports.com/golf-psychology-programs/">golf psychology coaching</a> programs at peaksports.com.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">*Please subscribe to <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golf-psychology-podcast/id253984147"> The Golf Psychology Podcast</a> at iTunes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Patrick Cohn is a golf psychology expert and author of the "<a href= "https://www.peaksports.com/golfers-mental-edge-cd-program/">Golfer's Mental Edge</a>" audio program and <a href= "https://www.peaksports.com/breaking-the-yips-cycle-dvd/">Breaking The Yips Cycle</a> DVD program