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Exercise: Mental Debrief

Working on a speci�c aspect of performance (Physical, emotional, cognitive)start with a very speci�c event in mind, a speci�c time where this was performedand where you can recall the sequence of events.

Then from a dissociated perspective (from the outside looking in on the event)deconstruct the performance through the �rst three (3) stage coloured boxes.

(Blue) focus on What worked(Red) focus on What didn’t work(Green) focus on What do I need to do di�erent

So in the blue box, list everything that worked for you during that speci�cperformance (focus ONLY on the speci�c skill, emotion or action).Listing as many items as possible.

Then in the red box, l list everything that DIDN’T work for you during that speci�cperformance (again focus ONLY on the speci�c skill, emotion or action).Listing as many items as possible.

Then in the green box, utilising the �ndings of the red box - list everything thatyou learned and will do di�erently in the next performance. Be speci�c, bepractical and be honest. Ensure your actions are realistic and achievable.

In the purple box list the structure of HOW you will replicate the new system, thestep by step pattern, checks and rewards process. Focusing on applying thatwhich worked (blue box) and that which has been corrected (green box).

Also identify how you will know it has been applied and how you will know if it isnot applied.

The ‘points’ box is for any clari�cation tags, keep phrases or action notes.

Concept:

The concept is to break down the performance / emotion / action into what yougot right, what you didn’t get right and what you need to do di�erent then nexttime in order to get it right.

This clinical and mechanical perspective enables us to remove the emotionalfogginess aspects and look at the pure mechanics Vs outcome ratio.

It also enables the athlete to build an accountable, sustainable step-by-stepprocess to replicate the outcome as and when required.

De-brief Matrix

©2012 This is another Diggle de Doo® Production for the Smart Mind Institute™

PointsWhat do I need to do di�erent?

PointsHow do I replicate it ?

What worked? Points

What didn’t work? Points