Monkey Mind V Wise Mind - Theory
The 'Monkey Mind' Versus 'Wise Mind' Metaphor in Tennis Psychology Highlights Survival Instincts That Trigger Passive or Angry Responses on Court, and Thriving Behaviors Like Playing Freely and Staying Present. Tailoring Responses to Overcome the Monkey Mind's Influence Through Self-Awareness, Labeling Emotions, and Focusing on Wise Mind Strategies Like Improvement and Respect, Refocuses Players for the Next Point
Key Points
- A helpful metaphor is a mind of only two parts - Monkey Mind and Wise Mind. Monkey Mind helps us survive and Wise Mind helps us thrive
- At certain times on the court, Monkey Mind can shoot unwanted difficult thoughts and feelings into our mind and body causing unwanted behaviours such as playing passively or acting angrily
- We can intentionally tailor our responses to the monkey mind by applying wise mind processes such as playing freely, staying in the present moment, striving to improve, being fair and respectful, et cetera
- Recognising and labelling our feelings Red/Yellow/Green can also create self-awareness and initiate the mind to re-focus on the next point
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