Do you struggle to maintain your composure after making mistakes in a game? For many athletes, mistakes will linger long after they are made, causing you to dwell on past errors to the point that they affect your current level of play.
Often times, it’s not the mistake itself that causes your level of play to diminish; rather, it is your memory or dwelling on a mistake that hurts your performance.
When you dwell on mistakes you give them energy and allow them to fester in your mind. In this week’s sports psychology video, you’ll learn skills that will help you to let go of past mistakes and focus on the present moment of your game play.
Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with junior to professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC.
Composure Skills for Athletes Who Make Mistakes
