It has been pointed out that sports performance is strongly influenced by 'emotions'. How can you clear your mind and concentrate?

Emotions such as excitement, joy, anxiety and sadness can hinder sports performance, explains sports psychologist David Udelph. According to Udelph, in the world of sports, you have to face factors that you can't control, and it's important to embrace emotions that are difficult to control.

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People who are engrossed in sports and other activities often experience a state of extreme concentration. This state, known as the 'zone,' is thought to have two types: 'clutch,' which occurs when important results are imminent under certain circumstances of extreme pressure, and 'flow,' which is when high performance is achieved by seeking novelty and exploration in a pressure-free state.

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On the other hand, emotions often have a negative effect on performance. According to Udelf, both pleasant and unpleasant emotions can hinder sports performance. Negative emotions such as irritation, anxiety, and sadness are problematic because they can be destructive or cause uncontrollable behavior later. On the other hand, positive emotions such as excitement and happiness can also affect performance by making the body and mind excited and disrupting rhythm.

For this reason, Udelph preaches that it is important to cultivate 'emotional detachment.' Tom Osborne , the legendary college football coach who won three national titles, said that when his team wins, 'I celebrate the victory when I walk off the field. By the time I get to the locker room, it's all over,' and he shares a technique for quickly calming down even the joy of victory. Udelph says, 'It's natural to get excited when you hit a home run or win a big game, but you shouldn't let those emotions dampen your will to continue to achieve and succeed. The excitement and joy of sports are a good part of the sports experience, but they should be fleeting during and between games. Otherwise, they'll get in the way.'

A very effective approach in clinical and sports psychology is 'Acceptance and Commitment-Based Training (ACT),' which assumes that emotions cannot be controlled, but should be accepted, and that by being open to and tolerating these emotions rather than rejecting them, one can keep one's goals and focus pure.

Practicing detachment from both pleasant and unpleasant emotions allows you to focus on what you're doing. However, this is not easy to achieve and can be a difficult process that requires extensive training and practice to master. Udelph explains that practicing emotional detachment 'begins with awareness of your emotional state and your reactions to it. Accepting your emotions and practicing emotional detachment increases your ability to stay calm.'