May 31, 2020
In this Mental Training podcast, you learn why perfectionist
athletes partake in irrational thinking. In this case “all or none
thinking” and how to prevent it.
One of the characteristics of perfectionists is that they view
their performance as black or white, good or bad, with no shades of
gray in between.
This leads to athletes judging their performance harshly when
they don’t perform up to their unwritten standards.
These athletes over analyze and judge their performance as either
good or bad, while performing, and get stuck on the last shot,
skill, or play. Thus, they lose their flow and ability to focus in
the moment.
Resources for Athletes, Coach, and Sports
Parents
- Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Athletes
- Download our a FREE Mental Toughness Report
- Read our Sports Psychology Articles
- Check out our Sports Psychology Audio Programs
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