Someone has asked me how to use affirmations for winning tennis matches.
“I have a question about the power of affirmations. I play tennis and try to apply it while, and even before I start playing the game, telling myself that “I will win this match” repetitively.
“Can I succeed with that? Many times, I lose. I know my opponent is not a better player than I am. I practice a lot, too. What do you think I should do? What kind of affirmations should I have?
“Please also advise on how to phrase my affirmation. Should I say, “I will win all my matches”, or should I say, “Opponent, you are losing this game”? Which is better?”
Read my reply below.
Tennis Affirmations
You can use both visualization and affirmations to program your mind to win in a tennis match.
Do the following for a few days before the match:
1. Find a place where you can be alone for a few minutes, close your eyes, and visualize yourself playing tennis like a pro. Feel how good you are and that you are a winner. See yourself winning the game and feeling good and happy.
2. Repeat several times the following sport affirmations:
- I am winning this game.
- I am a great tennis player.
- It is so easy to win this game.
- I am giving my best in this game.
- I am playing tennis like a pro.
When starting the tennis match and during the game, repeat one or more of the above-mentioned affirmations.
Following the above advice can help you play better and also improve your chances of winning the game. This does not mean that you will always win because your opponent might be in better shape, play better, or use the same tactics of visualization and affirmations.
As to your other question, it is useless to phrase the affirmation in the words, “opponent – you are losing this game”. These words will not help you, and most probably would not affect your opponent. You are not an hypnotist trying to hypnotize your opponent neither are you a magician.
It is better to repeat affirmations that can affect favorably your own mind and your playing skills.
Visualization and affirmations are more and more used in sports nowadays, and what has been said about tennis, also applies to all other sports. You can repeat sport affirmations for bodybuilding, swimming, football, basket ball and other kinds of sport. Here are a few examples of sports affirmations:
Affirmations for Bodybuilding
- I have the discipline and willpower build my muscles.
- My body is getting the muscular shape I want
- Day by day my muscles are getting stronger.
- Each time I workout, I am building up my muscles.
Affirmations for Running
- I am running very fast.
- I am improving my running style every day.
- The fastest runner on the field is me.
- I run fast and come first in every match.
Affirmations for Swimming
- I glide through the water with power and grace.
- Every stroke brings me closer to winning the medal.
- I am calm, focused, and in control.
- The water is my element; I am one with it.
- I swim with confidence and strength.
Affirmations for Athletics
- I am strong, focused, and unstoppable.
- My body and mind are in perfect harmony.
- I push beyond my limits every day.
- I trust my training and my abilities.
- Every challenge makes me stronger.
These affirmations give you an idea on how to phrase your affirmations. You can rephrase the affirmations to suit the kind of sport you pursue.
To learn more about affirmations and how to use them effectively in sports and in every area of life, I recommend that you read my book Affirmations Words with Power.
