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Present Moment Awareness
The power is in the present moment. To me, the present moment is a lot like your connection to the internet. If you have a poor connection, then you can't access your software system and your programs. That's training attention, always coming back to the present moment.
Relationship With Our Thoughts
CBT looks at your thoughts and instead of letting them run amuck is to be able to control them or manage them. If you can get in charge of your thinking, then you will have more of a say over your emotional reaction and your physiology. The big distinction between CBT and mindfulness-based approaches is that in mindfulness you're not trying to control your thoughts, you are just being observant of them.
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1:11 — Academic & Professional Background
2:46 — Approach To Performance Excellence
11:27 — Mindfulness
16:22 — Mindfulness Demonstration
25:42 — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Resources
Transcend Performance: https://transcendperformances.com/about-us/
Mission Six Zero: https://missionsixzero.com/our-team/michael-gerson/
About Dr. Michael Gerson
Dr. Michael Gerson is a clinical and sport psychologist with a passion for helping individuals achieve personal and professional excellence. He has over a decade of experience training a diverse range of soldier-athlete-clinical populations in the field of performance, sport, military, health, and clinical psychology. He is an Assistant Professor at National University, Owner of Transcend Performance, and Director of Mental Skills at Mission 6 Zero. Previously he served as a Mental Skills Director for the Seattle Mariners. When he's not coaching or teaching, you can find Dr. Gerson spending time with his family or engaging in meditation and Tai Chi practices.
Mental Skills Training w/ Dr. Michael Gerson (Part 1)