Why these particular questions? Because they cut a path to the truth. If you want to get close to the reasons why you, or any athlete, has slowly or suddenly been performing less than usual, start with with these questions. Then for each answer, open a dialog by asking "Why's that?"
#1. Why are you playing your sport? Not yesterday, not tomorrow--now, today!
#2. Do you still enjoy practicing? You should still be using that valuable time to always improve. Unless you think you know it all. If that is the case, please write a book and share all you know with us. Or, perhaps you are humble enough to admit you still don't know everything there is to know about your sport. That is the way to mastery.
#3. Are you playing with physical injuries that others don't know about? It is more courageous to let others know.
#4. Has there been a death, loss, or serious illness of a relative or loved one recently? "Recent" means five years or less. We all need time to recover emotionally.
#5. Are you sleeping soundly? Insomnia, nightmares and night-terrors are messages.
#6. What else is bothering you right now? Could be an accumulation of many little things. Maybe it's major. It's your life, you have to deal with all of it.
#7. What are your other interests? If you don't have other things and people in your life that interest and excite you your performance can lack depth. The more you have to offer the longer you will last.
#8. How else do you express yourself? Maybe you help a non-profit organization or sing opera.
#9. What is your daily stress level (1-10 most)? This is a general measure of your daily anxiety, which can affect your specific performance.
#10. Can you name 10 things in your life off the top of your head that you appreciate? GO!
Re-ask these questions now and then. It helps fine tune your game.
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