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TOPIC:   The Power of Daily Routines DEFINITION: A Daily Routine is the practice of regularly doing things in a fixed order on a daily basis  USE THE TERM IN A TENNIS SENTENCE: The power of daily routines in tennis lies in their ability to provide structure, consistency, and improvement to a players' development. By practicing specific drills, exercises, and techniques every day, tennis players can build muscle memory, develop better footwork and coordination, and enhance their overall game. These daily routines help players establish a strong foundation while maintaining discipline, ultimately leading to mastery of skills and success on the tennis court. MEME TIME     First Ball To Last 10 question test:    On a scale of 1-5..  Never 1, Rarely 2, Sometimes 3, Often 4, Always 5.   There are no right or wrong answers. Just be as honest as you can. Our goal is simply to assess your engagement with the topic. 1) How much do you follow a daily routine with your training 2. How often

Business Concept:  A Proactive Mental Health and Wellness Program for competitive tennis players of all ages within a model emphasizing prevention. Introduction: My name is Barry Buss, creator and sole owner of First Ball To Last.  The inspiration for First Ball To Last came to me on a recent book tour of my memoir You Can Get There From Here. During a Q and A session a lady asked if there was anything that could have been done to help young struggling me back when I was a rising American tennis star battling  addiction and an undiagnosed mental health disorder. And my answer was no, what happened to me was 40 years ago. There were few if any services available then for talented troubled teens like myself.  Then she followed up her question with another. She asked 'What about today? What if you were to roll in to town today, all kinds of talent yet all the same problems you struggled with 40 years ago, are there resources available to keep young promising lives like yours fr

  Introduce topic: Mantras and Affirmations Solid definition : Affirmations are positive statements directed towards oneself . A Mantra is an ancient meditative practice that aids in creating an optimal experience. Sakara , translated to the manifestation of thoughts into things, reflects the idea that we are the agents of change in our own lives; we have the ability to live the life we want as the person we want to be. Repeating mantra aids in that manifestation of personal contentment through repetition of focused, conscious desire. Using the term mantra in a tennis sentence:   "As the tennis player faced a challenging match, she repeated her mantra "stay focused, stay calm" to maintain her composure and confidence on the court." Popular Affirmation or Mantra today is Good Vibes Only:     Let's take a 10 question test:  Scale:  1) Never..2) Rarely  3) Sometimes  4) Often 5) Always There are no right answers: Just measuring where you are at now as to

To best manage our emotions, you need to consistently check in with ourselves about what we're feeling and address it. Just as we create routines with exercise for our physical bodies, we should do the same for our emotional health.  We consider the day ahead. We only have these 24 hours. That is it. We can't change yesterday, tomorrow is always a day away. So we want to assure right from the beginning that everything we do is directed toward our growth and development with a constant eye on the achievement of our goals Hard to have a good day if we don't have a good morning, so let us start here The Power of Daily Routines Our Morning Rituals TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR ALGORITHM!!!  What you consume becomes you. Watch your media intake!! Morning Rituals give lives shape and boost productivity, making a person more disciplined, which leads to success. Here are some reasons why Morning Rituals are essential to achieve a well-balanced life.  Establishing Consistency and Struct