Focus Tips from Top Athletes – Mental Preparation

Athletes often share with me that they find themselves getting mentally ahead of their games, which cause not only additional stress, but also become a source of mental distraction. Whether athletes are losing or winning, it is very normal to be carried away with positive or negative thoughts. During the past two weeks, two major sport events took place: Wimbledon and The Open Championship that was played at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. On both occasions, …

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Are You Sticking with Your Sports Goals?

Top athletes come totally prepared before competition. They worked on improving their skills, ate properly and immersed themselves in mental and behavioral rituals that help them push distractions aside. They don’t just show up and hope for the best. Instead, they are well aware that competition starts way before the referee blows the whistle. To meet their expectations, they set goals that address each one of the areas they need to focus on: skills, nutrition, …

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Perfectionism in Sports: A Recipe That May Not Lead to Achieving Your Best

Perfectionist athletes continuously seek to accomplish extremely high standards. They work very hard to improve their techniques and spend countless of hours seeking the edge that will enable them to surpass their competitors. Even if they see progress, they will always see that more improvement is possible. They are quick to see the negative side of their performance and associate any error with mediocrity. When asked how they are doing, they quickly let us know …

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