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Pressure to Perform Well for Others – Video

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How to Play for Yourself During Games 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 a huge distraction for athletes, but also a source of pressure to perform up to others’ expectations. This is the number one … Sport Psychology Article…

Perfectionist Athletes Who Are Easily Frustrated – Video

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In this video of Mental Training Sessions with Doc, you learn why perfectionist athletes become easily frustrated. One of the characteristics of perfectionists is that they get upset very quickly when they make mistakes. These athletes lose emotional control quickly and become derailed mentally when they are not performing up to their standards or expectations. Video on Being … Sport Psychology Article…

Athletes Who Are Stuck in a Practice Mindset – Video

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Stop Practicing When You Compete Today on the Top 10 Challenges of Perfectionism Dr. Cohn talks about athletes who are stuck in a practice mindset when they compete. One of the characteristics of perfectionists is that they are very comfortable in their practice routines, but as comfortable in competition–for many different reasons. Watch the full video to learn … Sport Psychology Article…

Top 10 Challenges of Perfectionism – Video

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Perfectionism Today I’m introducing a new mental training video series on the Top 10 Challenges of Perfectionism. 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 this part of the reason why these athletes are great or … Sport Psychology Article…