Event + Response = Outcome.  You can't control what is happening to you or around you. You can only control the way you respond to it.

When you are at your best, are you more in control or are you more intense? Use the controlled intensity scale to make in-game adjustments and give you something to go to.

What is your ideal performance state? this is much like a speedometer on a car that lines up with the speed limit of the road you are traveling. If 75 is the speed limit, the range between 70-80 is your sweet spot. 

When you find yourself in Red Light and you feel defeated, go to your release routine to get you back into the fight.

Steps of a release routine...

Step #1: Do something physical.

Step #2: Take a deep breath on a focal point.

Step #3: Have a verbal trigger.

There is a gap between the event and your emotional response. Live in this gap, gather information, and ask yourself:

What happened?

Why?

What is my next best move?

When you find yourself in yellow light, go to your refocus routine to get yourself back to where you want to be. 

2 steps to the refocus routine:

1. Take a deep breath on a focal point.

2. Final TIF (thought, image, feel).

Breathing allows you to relax and focus. It is the gateway to the present moment. With a good exhale, you blow out all the tension in your body.  Make sure you are breathing. 

YOU ARE OFF TRACK

What are the rumble strips that you will use to get you back on track?

3 Ps for Green:

When you’re in green lights and you’re performing your best, it’s present, process, and Progressive (Purpose).

3 Ps for Yellow and Red:

When you’re in green lights and you’re not performing your best, you get into what we call prayer, primal, and perfect.

The easiest way for you to think about your signal lights is:

Yellow Light = You are Distracted. You are losing control. You are starting to lose the focus and mentality conducive to optimal performance.

Red Light = You are Defeated. You are out of control and are beating yourself in performance.