Barbara J. Walker, PhD.

Mental Excellence Skills

Rate each of the items listed below to assess your awareness and use of mental preparation strategies:

0 =Never 1=Sometimes 2=Almost Always

	1. I know how I need to think and what to say to myself to function and perform well.
	2. I am able to control my thoughts and stay focused when I want to.
	3. If I feel stressed/over-energized, I am able to relax to an appropriate level.
	4. I know how my body needs to feel to perform optimally.
	5. I am able to concentrate on cue and not be distracted.
	6. If I feel sluggish or fatigued, I use specific strategies to effectively energize myself.
	7. I purposely think/say specific things to myself that get me appropriately focused and ready to perform.
	8. I have a means of mental preparation that I use consistently.
	9. If I am interrupted during a task, I can get myself back on track.
	10. I know what to do and say to myself to keep confident.