Lack of Trust is Main Problem for Perfectionists One of the biggest challenges for perfectionists is the lack of trust in their skills… Lack of trust in skills is the …
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Lack of Trust in Skills Undermines Confidence
Confidence Buster #7 Do you have trouble taking your practice skills to competition? The main mental game sabotage is lack of trust in your skills. Athletes fail to trust their skills for many …
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How to Play For Yourself During Competition
Perfectionist athletes often worry too much about what others (coaches, teammates, parents) think about their performance. We call this social approval fears in our work. This is not only …
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All or None Thinking: One Trap For Perfectionists
Sports Confidence Buster #6 Some of the greatest athletes ever are perfectionists including Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, and Serena Williams. So how did they get away with being perfectionists? Is …
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Can Athletes Use Mindfulness to Improve Focus?
Interview with Dr. Joe Havlick Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews Dr. Joe Havlick on the use of mindfulness to help athletes and performers succeed. Joe has a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and works with …
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Do You Worry About What Others Think?
Sports Confidence Buster #5 Many athletes worry too much about what others think of them. These athletes worry that others, such as teammates, coaches, parents, and friends might think badly of …
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