8 Questions Every Swimmer Should Ask Themselves
Families - this was a topic at practice today in the senior group that is helpful for swimmers.
Thanks for sharing it with your swimmer(s).
BY OLIVIER POIRIER-LEROY 14
August 23rd, 2016
Olivier Poirier-Leroy is a former national-level swimmer based out of Victoria, BC. In feeding his passion for swimming, he has developed YourSwimBook, a powerful log book and goal-setting guide made specifically for swimmers. Sign up for the YourSwimBook newsletter (free) and get weekly motivational tips by clicking here.
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers. — Voltaire
To get clarity with our swimming goals – and in life in general – periodic reflection and evaluation can be immensely powerful. After all, although we tend to think otherwise, we often get wrapped up in the expectation of others, unrealistic comparisons, and wishful thinking. Regular reflection can help you see things with more clarity, and remind you to focus on the things that matter most.
Below are 8 questions every swimmer should be asking themselves on a daily basis. The questions are split into AM (the first one) and PM (the other 7 questions)–
1. What am I going to do today to make myself the best possible athlete?
Some people wake up and chase after their goals with everything they have. Others wake up, tell themselves they don’t feel like it, or that the timing isn’t right, or that tomorrow they’ll get after it. Click here to read more.
