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| johnaccardi |
Posted - 02/12/2009 : 18:06:56
Thanks so much for telling me about Helmstetter's "what to say when you talk to yourself". I bought it last week and just finished reading it. I have created a script for myself which I read several times a day and I also read some of the example scripts in the book several times a day. I've only been doing this for 2 days. I have been utilizing situational self talk in Schubiners program for 3 weeks now.
I feel a sense of hope, like I have finally found the answer. However, I have felt this way about 10 other times in the past year and a half just to crash down harder than ever.
Does this stuff really work? It seems so simple. Any advice? I will definately make a recording soon, I have to get the right eqipment first. |
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| Jeff4460 |
Posted - 02/13/2009 : 12:48:25
I'd like to say thanks as well to Webdan. I went and picked up a copy of the book a few weeks back when the old post was bumped to the top of the forum. I having a fantastic week with a major breakthrough....in my DART game!
A little background on my story...I have been pain free for several years. After suffering from chronic back pain for 3 years I stumbled upon Dr. Sarno's books. It took about 1 year of reading and re-reading his books before I had significant relief. Over the next couple of years the last bits of pain just drifted away. This site was a great help and I like to check back every few months to lurk and see what people are talking about. Another book that really helped me was "The Power of your Subconscious Mind", so when I saw the book Webdan wrote about, I ran out and got it.
Now to my dart game. For almost 20 years I played competitive darts in leagues and local tournamnets. It was my hobby and got me out the house to be with friends. Two years ago I had to quit playing because I could no longer throw a dart. As strange as it sounds, I could not push the dart forward toward the board. I would aim the dart, draw back my arm, and when I'd start to push it forward my arm would just freeze. I'm a normal healthy 42 year old guy...6 foot, 190 lbs...and I can't physically throw a dart! I tried everything, diffrent darts, new stance, new throwing motion, stopped all throwing for a several months, had my elbow examied, etc. I grabbed a fist full of pencils and threw one after another at the board without a problem, but as soon as I grabbed a dart...LOCKED UP. I knew the problem was mental, but had no idea how to fix it. I started playing left handed...thinking that if I got good throwing lefthanded, suddenly my right arm would 'free up' and start working again. Still no help...(although I got pretty good left handed!). At this point I had pretty much given up hope. From time to time I would pick up the darts to see if things had changed, and everytime it was the same thing.
After reading the book Webdan mentioned..."What to Say When You Talk to Yourself", I decided to see if it would help my dart game. I used Dan's advice and recorded a script that I had written onto my MP3 player. My player has a microphone, so I was able to record it directly onto the player...very simple. My scipt went something like this...
I play darts. (repeated 3x)
My dart throw is fluid and smooth. (3X)
I enjoy playing darts with friends. (3X)
My dart throw is fluid and smooth. (3X)
Win or lose, I always have fun playing darts. (3X)
My dart throw is fluid and smooth. (3X)
You have such a fluid and smooth dart throw. (3X)
etc.
The entire recording was just 3 minutes long. I began listening to it several times a day. After 4 days I went to the basement to try and throw darts. The first couple throws were rusty, but I was able to throw the darts forward toward the board. The next night was a little better, and by third night...HOLY CRAP...I was throwing like the old Jeff. My arm was moving so smooth and the darts were right on target. Unbelieveable. My goal was to start playing in the league again this fall, but I think I'm ready to play now!
One last thing I'd like to mention. While I was reading the book a friend forwarded me this link below. It's about Jason McElway, the autistic kid who got a chance to play in the last basketball game of the season for his high school team. The video is very uplifing. As I was reading the book, I can't help but think that Jason sat on that bench for years playing every game in his mind. And in his mind he saw himself making all of those 3 point shots.. So when he finally got into the game...he had already made all those shots in his mind. That's the tactic I'm using, in my mind every single dart throw is fluid and smooth and heading straight for the target.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKbsSj_TB_E
Jeff
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| hottm8oh |
Posted - 02/13/2009 : 10:23:59
Thank you for posting your review. This book is next on my reading list. Webdan's original post has been one of the most helpful I've read on this board. Reminding myself that I'm not broken has been very powerful for me. |
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