Self-Talk Assessment

Self-Talk Rating

How Am I Doing? Rate Your Own Use of Self-Talk.

1. Before competition I purposely tell myself what to do and how to focus.

2. I am able to focus on what I am doing instead of the outcome.

3. While competing, I am my own best friend (e.g, supportive, encouraging, positive).

4. I know what to say to myself to “get over” a mistake.

5. I have specific things I say to myself to stay focused.

6. I have specific things I say to myself to stay motivated during practice.

7. I know how to talk to myself to perform my best.

8. I focus on my strengths, not my weaknesses, prior to and during competitions.