Two years ago I was determined to drastically improve my game. I succeeded with stellar results and began to shoot in the eighties. I was happier than Paris Hilton in a Chippendale's steamy dressing room. I attribute my improvement to proper goal setting and using the best golf training aids.

Golf training aid number one -- group instruction.

Without a doubt my golf instructor was especially instrumental in helping me improve my game. I was awed and quite envious watching how effortlessly he hit a golf ball. Key lessons were keep your head still on your iron take away, keep it still on your down swing and dont be afraid to come down on the ball. Hit the ball first! Take out a divot! All my unnecessary Shakira like gyrations before hitting the ball were causing me to shank so badly, I terrified countless woodland creatures. Now I swing smoothly and with authority.

Golf training aid number two -- dont over think.

Being out on the golf course is supposed to be a time for outdoor splendour not frustration. Revel in the manicured grass, tree lined fairways, water and all the sights, sounds and smells of a gorgeous summer day. And don't over think. As described in the book, "Overachievement," over thinking gets us in serious trouble. Some of the world's greatest athletes performed amazing feats without thinking! It's called being in the zone. In golf the same applies. After learning two key areas where you need to improve in your golf swing, go out and practise. On the golf course focus on those two key areas just prior to hitting and enjoy yourself on the golf course. Just let it happen. Eventually you fall into a rhythm. Just let it happen. Dont over think.

Golf training aid number three -- dont over imagine.

We all imagine our next round of golf and depending how well we played the last time, our imagination can be a source of unhappiness and frustration, long before we tee up the golf ball. In the book, "Stumbling on Happiness," by Harvard Professor Daniel Gilbert, our imagination is directly linked to our happiness. Prior tee off, we imagine topping the golf ball. We imagine ourselves slicing the ball in the woods. We imagine what our friends, co-workers and former prison mates will think of us. All these images create a tremendously negative aura around us even before our golf game. Now imagine yourself striking the ball with confidence. Imagine yourself in a rhythm. Imagine how much fun you will have. Imagination is our most powerful mind tool. Start imagining yourself being optimistic and confident in your golf game.

In summary;

Golf training aid and goal one -- group instruction.

Golf training aid and goal two dont over think.

Golf training aid and goal three dont over imagine.

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Terry Vermeylen

I truly believe that our current lifestyle leaves us with little time to breathe and reflect on the path we are taking in our lives.

Hi, my name is Terry and I am the founder of mylifechanges.com, an online value identification and goal setting enterprise. I have a great passion for life and self-improvement, thus I created this website to share my passion and to move people to improve their lives by living through their core values and setting lasting goals. My own personal core values include passion, wealth, beauty, action, compassion and appreciation. My primary passion is wealth building using common sense.

My idea for the website started with my passion and study of philosophy, psychology, self-improvement and business. I own and draw from an extensive collection of books on all these subjects. I also enjoy writing and will be publishing a newsletter focusing on value and goal setting, as well as a number of other self-help subjects. I have worked for three major corporations in a wide range of jobs and also clearly understand the corporate world. Most recently I worked as a business analyst performing process improvement.

It takes about 30 days to break in a new habit, so My Life Changes is an in-your-face, self-motivating tool, with bright colors highlighting each day taken towards that new goal, habit or choice.

My Life Changes has added on a timeline section, journal and e-mail reminders as complementary tools to your quest for a better life. A prototype of My Life Changes was used for over a year before settling on the current design. It has been a genuine labour of love.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Please don't hesitate to ask any questions concerning the web site or any of my self-improvement philosophies. I will be more than happy to answer.

All the best,

Terry Vermeylen