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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Approaches to Mental Coaching with Dr. Bob Winters
The Coaching Zone & Leadership with Dr. John Yeager
How Mental Training Will Get You to Your Next Level of Play
Why Athletes Worry too Much About What Others Think
Achieve Proactive Confidence for a Healthy Life Balance
Don't Let Adversity Affect Your Game
Improve Your Body Language
Helping Athletes Take Practice Skills to Competition Consistently
Be All In With Christie Pearce Rampone and Dr. Kristine Keane
Cope with Pregame Anxiety for Athletes
Perfectionist Athletes Who are Highly Critical Post Competition
How to Overcome Lack of Trust in Skills
How to Play for Yourself During Competition
Can Athletes Use Mindfulness to Improve Focus?
How to Overcome All or None Thinking
Challenges for Athletes' Return to Sport with Brenley Shapiro
Anxiety and Tension in Perfectionist Athletes
Dr. Cassidy Preston on Athletes and Social Approval
Perfectionist Athletes Who Are Easily Frustrated
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