Why is it so easy to remember the one bad golf shot and forget all the things you did well?
It has a lot to do with negativity bias—your brain's natural tendency to notice, remember, and give more weight to negative experiences. And understanding this tendency can make a big difference in your golf mental game.
One missed putt becomes “I can't putt.” One bad drive becomes “My driver is terrible.” Two bad holes somehow become the story of an otherwise solid round.
In this episode of Think Above Par, mental golf coach Kathy Hart explains how negativity bias affects your golf mindset, why your brain automatically looks for what's wrong, and how negative thoughts can begin influencing the rest of your round.
You'll also learn why intentionally noticing your mental wins can help you develop a more accurate picture of your golf game and the golfer you're becoming.
This isn't about ignoring bad shots or forcing yourself to think positively. It's about learning to manage your mind on the golf course—and making sure one bad shot doesn't become the verdict on your entire round.
Your brain is already pretty good at keeping score of what went wrong. It's time to teach it to keep score of what went right.
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Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching
Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook
Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain
Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book
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