7 Days Focus
One minute of attention training every day for a week – in training, not just in your head.
No pressure to keep a streak. A missed day isn't a setback, just pick up where you left off.
- Day 1
Choose a focus word for your first action in training.
Why: External focus stabilises execution.
- Day 2
Say the word quietly once before each drill series.
Why: Repetition makes the cue retrievable.
- Day 3
After the first mistake: one breath, then your focus word.
Why: Combines reset and focus.
- Day 4
Set a process goal for your training session.
Why: Controllable goals reduce pressure.
- Day 5
Notice when your focus drifts – just make a note.
Why: Self-observation without judgment.
- Day 6
Use the focus word in a high-pressure situation in training.
Why: Transfer under pressure.
- Day 7
Decide: keep, adjust, or swap.
Why: Tools belong to you, not the other way around.
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