A soccer player is frequently distracted by the intrusion of negative thoughts ("don't fall, don't mess up") while she is trying to move the ball toward the goal. Which of the following techniques would help her MOST to move past her negative thoughts?

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Mindfulness techniques, such as focusing on the present moment and accepting negative thoughts without reacting to them, can help the soccer player stay focused on the task at hand and move past her distracting thoughts. Biofeedback, arousal energizing, and autogenic training may not directly address the player's negative thoughts in the same way that mindfulness does.

A Soccer Player Is Frequently Distracted by the Intrusion of Negative