Trust in your training with Sports Hypnotherapy

Athletes trust in their training, overcome self-doubt, and perform at their best.

Here is a script for a sports hypnotherapy session focused on trusting in one’s training:

Induction

“Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, allow your body to relax and let go of any tension. Imagine yourself in a peaceful, serene environment, surrounded by nature’s beauty. Visualize the sound of a gentle stream, the warmth of the sun on your skin, and the fresh scent of the air filling your lungs. As you breathe in, imagine fresh energy and confidence entering your body, and as you exhale, imagine any doubts or fears leaving your body. You are now in a state of deep relaxation, where your mind is open to positive suggestions and your body is ready to perform at its best.”

Deepening

“Imagine yourself walking down a path, surrounded by reminders of your hard work and dedication to your training. See the images of your countless hours of practice, the sweat, the tears, and the triumphs. Feel the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes with knowing you’ve put in the effort to prepare. With each step, feel yourself becoming more confident, more focused, and more trusting of your training. You know that you’ve done everything you can to prepare, and that knowledge gives you the confidence to perform at your best.”

Affirmations

“Repeat after me: ‘I trust my training completely.’ ‘I’ve prepared well and I’m ready.’ ‘My hard work will pay off.’ ‘I’m confident in my abilities.’ ‘I know I can rely on my training to carry me through.'”

Visualization

“Imagine yourself in your sport, performing at your best. Visualize yourself executing skills with precision and accuracy, trusting that your training has prepared you for any situation. See yourself making quick decisions, knowing that your training has given you the confidence to react instinctively. Imagine the feeling of trust and confidence that comes with knowing you’ve put in the work to succeed. See yourself celebrating your successes, no matter how small they may seem, and know that you’re capable of achieving even more.”

Reframing

“Now, I want you to imagine a situation where you may have doubted your training in the past. Maybe it was a game, a competition, or a challenging situation. Imagine yourself in that situation again, but this time, see yourself responding with confidence and trust in your training. See yourself performing at your best, knowing that your training has prepared you for anything. Feel the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes with trusting your training and your abilities.”

Anchoring

“Now, imagine a trigger, something that will remind you of this feeling of trust and confidence in your training. It could be a phrase, a gesture, or a sensation in your body. Whenever you use this trigger, you will instantly tap into this state of confidence and trust, and you will perform at your best. Practice your trigger now, and feel the confidence and trust surge through your body.”

Reinforcement

“Remember, your training has prepared you for this moment. You’ve put in the work, and you have the skills and knowledge to succeed. Trust in your training, trust in yourself, and know that you’ll perform at your best. Repeat after me: ‘I trust my training completely.’ ‘I’m confident in my abilities.’ ‘I know I can rely on my training to carry me through.'”

Counting

“Now, I’ll count from 5 to 1, and when I reach 1, you will slowly open your eyes, feeling refreshed, renewed, and ready to perform at your best, trusting in your training every step of the way. 5… 4… 3… 2… 1. Open your eyes, and take a deep breath in, feeling the confidence and trust in your training surge through your body.”

This script is designed to help athletes trust in their training, overcome self-doubt, and perform at their best. The induction and deepening techniques help the athlete relax and focus, while the affirmations and visualization exercises help to build confidence and trust in their training. The reframing exercise helps to reprogram negative thoughts and emotions, and the anchoring technique provides a trigger that the athlete can use to access the confident and trusting state during competition.