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Top athletes and high achievers talk about being “in the zone” whenever they’re performing. The zone is a state where mind and body are in perfect harmony. Getting in the zone is where you want to be as you work to reach your goal of the moment, whether drilling that penalty kick or delighting your audience during a presentation.
Being in the zone also means getting engaged and totally focused with your present activity. In the zone, everything seems to just flow and every piece falls right into place. The activity then becomes both enjoyable and beneficial.
How do you know if you’re in it? Karlene Sugarman, in her article in turtletrader describes being in the zone when you’re:
- Relaxed – Quietly intense, not psyched up at all. You are energized yet calm.
- Confident – You feel that, whatever happens, you will come out on top.
- Focused – You are concentrating only on the task at hand. You are totally absorbed that nothing can affect you.
- Effortless – Everything seems to fall right into place.
- Automatic – You’re on autopilot. No conscious effort. No interference from your thoughts or emotions.
- Fun – You’re having the time of your life while achieving something
- In control – You feel you’re in command no matter what
Recognize these signs when you’re back in this magical place. Be in the zone and stay in the zone.
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