What do I mean by "fake it so you make it?" Why should I tell you to fake something? That doesn't sound right, does it?

But you see that's what's so extraordinary about the power of your Subconscious Mind.

For example: Take a moment, close your eyes and picture or imagine that your eyes are sealed shut with Crazy Glue. See, feel and believe that they're sealed so tightly shut that when you try to open them, you can't. The harder you try, the more they'll lock down tighter and tighter. But when you believe that the glue is gone, your eyes immediately open. Of course, if you don't believe and trust that they're sealed shut, you'll instantly open them. But then, you'll never be able to understand the enormous value of this Mental Tip.

For those of you who have worked with me or listened to my CD program, "Own the Zone," you understand that your Conscious Mind and Subconscious Mind function very differently. Your Conscious Mind accepts the so-called reality of your life -- both on and off the golf course. It knows your swing, your handicap, your scoring and your limitations.

Think about it: now you can understand the power you have, but maybe haven't used to your advantage. Let's say your present reality is that you're insecure with one of your clubs -- especially when you compete. It could be a wood, one of your wedges or your putter. What's typical is that you're fine on the practice facility but your anxiety gets triggered on the course -- right before you're ready for that shot.

You're hopeful, but the fear has already gotten into your body. You can feel the tension build. You try to relax, but what happens? Rather than that nice smooth practice swing you just executed so beautifully, you rush the shot or decelerate. Your insecurity is rewarded with a bad result.

Solution:

Change your thoughts, attitude AND conversation about your insecurities. From this moment on, you love that club you've botched in the past. Feel connected to it -- see it as a friend. Trust that you can swing it just as smoothly as what used to be your favorite club. Remember that your Subconscious Mind is eavesdropping on all this. These new thoughts and ideas will go in like a knife through butter -- especially when you repeat them over and over again.

Just Fake It So You Make It.*

*If you haven't already seen the movie "What the Bleep Do We Know," you can rent it locally. It will help you understand this Mental Tip much better. And please keep me posted on your results. I love to hear about them.

Many golfers have written to me about the exciting improvement in their game! I never tire of these stories, so please keep sending them! They help me better understand how to fine-tune my program.

I'm a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with offices here in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can call me toll-free at 1-866-662-0939 or you can email me here or from my website, www.OwnTheZoneGolf.com.