Because I have yet to get the entire checklist thoroughly ingrained, I made myself a list and laminated it. It rides in my range bag and easily accessable. When I'm "on deck", reviewing the list is part of my routine to get "my mind right." Motivation and technique both appear on the list.
This is what I try to do:
Eyes wide open!!!! Force both eyes wide open to help reduce closing the eyes at the shot and squinting while shooting.
Look at the sights! Well yeah, but it's amazing how I try to avoid looking at the sights and try to see the pretty holes in the target while firing.
Get front sight down in rear sight. There are times when I don't wait for the front sight to drop back into the rear sight notch.
Pull trigger straight back. A reminder that no matter else, trigger control is paramount.
Slow Down!! I want to go fast like the big boys. Gotta run at my own pace or disaster awaits.
Aim small! Pick a spot on the "A" or "0" zone, not the entire zone. Don't flock shoot.
Grip HARD!!! Recoil mitigation and control at speed. Consistency.
Thumb down hard on safety! The bane of the 1911. Got to keep the thumb down hard. Support hand thumb heel wants to push safety back on.
Elbow up, rotate hands in. Vogelization of grip. Works for me. Torquing in hands aids in consistency in recoil recovery.
They're watching. Show 'em how. In honor of the a-holes in a certain local anti-CCW PD who don't think private citizens are capable. Uh-huh.
The buzzer sets you free. Vogelism. An attempt to alleviate performance anxiety.
Slow down!!! Once again, an admonition to shoot at my speed.