One of the qualities of perfectionist athletes is the fact that they judge their performance extremely harshly. They are very self-critical.
Very high level perfectionists want their performance to look good and feel good in order to get the desired results. When they don’t get these results they feel they aren’t performing up to their expectations.
To perform better in competition, perfectionists need to learn how to stop judging their performance.
Listen to this week’s mental training podcast and learn to overcome this highly judgmental behavior.
Resources for Athletes, Coach, and Sports Parents
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Is your Athlete Self-Motivated or Parent-Motivated?
How Parents Can Help Young Athletes Before Games
A Post-game Routine for Young Athletes and Parents
The Problem with Harping on Mistakes after Games
How do I Know if my Athlete Needs Mental Training?
Is Your Athlete Playing Safe or Just Appear Lazy?
Too Many Lessons or Just Anxious?
Why Ball Players Have Yips in Game Situations
How to Explain Mental Training to Teens
Avoid Making Comparisons to Other Competitors
Annoying Sports Parents Who Yell from the Sideline
How to Manage Intensity Before You Compete.
How Mental Skills Transfer to Life Skills
Should You Always be in the Flow?
Managing Anxiety and Fear Before Matches
Why Tell Someone They Have the Yips?
How to Visualize the Perfect Game
Focus on Making Plays to Have Better Hockey Statistics
Do You Have Fragile Confidence Early in the Game? Try This
How to Play Faster without More Training
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