Listen to how one of MLB's best pitchers, Jake Arrieta, uses the Release and Refocus Routine to keep him in the present moment and competing one pitch at a time.

Today's episode shares the release routine that Aaron Judge uses when he is in "Red Light" in order to help himself get back to the present moment.

Release Routine - My 3 step release routine when I was playing college baseball at Wichita State University

3 Step Release Routine

Step #1 - Do something physical and make an association with a release

Step #2 - Take a deep breath allowing yourself to get back in control

Step #3 - Have a verbal trigger that tells yourself it is time to end the red and yellow light state and move yourself to the next play.

We so often let the way we feel dictate how we perform. Remember, if your commitment is greater than your feelings, you will get results. 

Listen to see how Laurie Hernandez uses the two steps of the refocus routine to allow her to be present on the biggest stage in competition.

When you are in yellow lights or slipping out of the present moment, you need to perform the two steps to refocus:

1. Take a deep breath on a focal point

2. Have a final TIF

When you start to lose control, do you become a prayerful, primal, or perfect player?

5 key things to pay attention to to help you get focused on the present moment:

1. Body Language

2. Focus

3. Self-Talk

4. Feelings

5. Situations

How are you going to respond to a tough situation? Are you going to get bitter or better.  Find a way to get a little better each and every day.