Sports Psychology: Do You Crave Approval?

Sports Psychology: Do You Crave Approval?

Social Approval

Athletes And Social Approval One big challenge for many athletes today is the fact that they worry so much about what others think when they perform that it becomes a huge distraction. I must first say that it is important to care about other people. However it becomes unhealthy when athletes worry too much about what others think … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Psychology and Athlete’s Fear of Failure

Fear of Failure

What is Wrong With The Fear of Failure? One of my mental coaching students, Joe (not his real name) had a unique gift (or so he thought). Since he was overly concerned with what other people thought (coach, teammates, parents, spectators, etc.) about his performance, he often engaged in a process I call mind reading when performing. While … Sport Psychology Article…

Are You Playing to Not Disappoint Others?

Golf Psychology Podcast

Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf using golf psychology strategies developed over the last 20 years of his career. In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental … Sport Psychology Article…

Afraid of Disappointing Others In Golf?

Golf Psychology Podcast

Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf using golf psychology strategies developed over the last 20 years of his career. In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental … Sport Psychology Article…

4 Strategies to Deal with Doubters

4 Strategies to Deal with Doubters

How do You Stay Confident When Others Doubt Your Abilities? Summary: You stay confident when others doubt you by rejecting their doubts and focusing on what you can control. Treat outside criticism as opinion, not fact, and use it as fuel to train harder and stay motivated. Surround yourself with supporters, keep proof of your past successes, and … Sport Psychology Article…