Exercises - pt 2.2 - Deepstash

Exercises - pt 2.2

Continuing on the previous idea, having this new mindset will not make you play better or worse, but will reduce the emotional baggage that can come with losing the match.

This exercise is incredibly useful as it can be applied in a lot of different situations. It's raining and I have to bring an umbrella? Not my problem, I don't control that. My friend doesn't like my new shirt? That's not in my control.

“Just keep in mind: the more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.”

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