Test Flow: Improve Yourself with Mental Training
summary
Four mental capabilities—arouse, focus, heart (motivation) and anchor (confidence)—get shifted by four tools: goal setting, visualization, self-talk and stress control. Session‑based testing with a 90‑minute timebox and a debrief gives controlable feedback; set achievable, fully controllable goals instead of “find 100 bugs.” Visualize at real speed, use positive cues not “don’t” statements, raise arousal with standing/exercise, and timeboxing plus a visible clock produces measurable pressure—nine teams produced prioritized bug reports in a 90‑minute exercise.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Start
- 6:13Debriefing
- 11:51Intrinsic Motivation
- 12:52Best Time of the Day
- 21:26Goal Setting
- 27:07Cues or Self-Talk Can You Use during a Test Session
- 28:15Visualization
- 30:43How Can You Use Visualization during Your Test Session
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