Take a moment to challenge your beliefs about yourself
As a clinical hypnotherapist trained in CBT, I often use elements of CBT when working with clients who consult me about improving their sporting performance. Here’s how some DIY CBT can help you to get the most out of every run…
1 Conduct a ‘thought audit’
Before you set out, take a moment to become aware of your thoughts regarding the run you’re about to do. Are you looking forward to it or are you allowing negative thoughts to creep in? Once you’re aware of negative thoughts, ask yourself if they serve a purpose. A thought such as, “I don’t feel safe running round a dark, deserted park” is something you should never dismiss. But if your thoughts are self-limiting ones such as, “I’ll never manage to run a half marathon as I’m so overweight”, then you need to recognise that as an unhelpful thinking style (in this instance, one CBT therapists would call ‘jumping to conclusions’) and then aim to combat it.
2 Find evidence to the contrary
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