By NanakiJ | May 30, 2020, 9:02 PM IST

Gurjot Badwal

“Being an athlete, it’s extremely important to cope with what goes inside one’s head both on and off the field. After Nanaki introduced me to the ABCDE model, I actually felt more calm and content on the course. I could exercise full control over my thoughts and how I felt before, during, and after the round. I feel the model was simple to understand and apply and didn’t demand much. The best part was there was no particular routine required on a daily basis, rather it was fighting my own thoughts in the best and relevant way that was suitable to me. For the longest time I had self doubts and anxiety on the course but after the sessions with Nanaki and questioning my thought process, and converting my irrational thoughts to rational thoughts using the model, I could clearly feel and see the difference both on and off the course. It helped me improve not only my mental state on the field, but had a great impact on my game too. I personally felt that this was one of the easiest methods for me to understand and perform. The best part was that I could actually frame positive affirmation statements on the spot to deal with my anxiety and comfort myself. Personally, this has really made a huge difference to my game and has also helped create a balance in the way in which my mind works on the course.”