{"id":19450,"date":"2024-10-31T07:52:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T11:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=19450"},"modified":"2024-10-31T07:52:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T11:52:38","slug":"how-to-keep-a-positive-mindset-for-non-starters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-keep-a-positive-mindset-for-non-starters\/","title":{"rendered":"How to\u00a0Keep a Positive Mindset\u00a0for Non-Starters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/positive-mindset.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/positive-mindset.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/positive-mindset-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_frustrated_with_your_role_on_your_team\"><\/span>Are you frustrated with your role on your team? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-keep-a-positive-mindset-for-non-starters\/#Are_you_frustrated_with_your_role_on_your_team\" >Are you frustrated with your role on your team?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-keep-a-positive-mindset-for-non-starters\/#The_keys_to_improving_your_circumstances_are_three-fold\" >The keys to improving your circumstances are three-fold:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-keep-a-positive-mindset-for-non-starters\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Article\" >Related Sports Psychology Article<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-keep-a-positive-mindset-for-non-starters\/#The_Confident_Athlete_Digital_Download\" >The Confident Athlete (Digital Download)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Do you get angry because you believe you deserve to be a starter or given more playing time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some athletes feel they deserve a bigger role on their team. They may feel disrespected that their coach gives another player more playing time, especially when they believe their hard work and talent are overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may very well be a better player or work harder than a teammate who is rewarded with more playing time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching a teammate with a lower batting average continually being put in the starting lineup or a slower teammate being selected for the \u2018A\u2019 relay can be frustrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your frustration leads to complaining and a negative attitude, it will impact how you train, practice, and prepare. As a result, your opportunities to prove yourself will dwindle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working through this situation properly requires focusing on what you can control. That may not be the answer you want to hear, but you can\u2019t complain yourself into more playing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only will you waste your time and energy, but also your potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_keys_to_improving_your_circumstances_are_three-fold\"><\/span>The keys to improving your circumstances are three-fold:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Understand you have no control over your coach\u2019s decisions. The lineup and playing time are up to the coaching staff. You can alleviate some of your frustration and anger when you fully accept this fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Know you have complete control over your actions, reactions, and attitude. You decide how hard to push during practice. You control how positive you will be during training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get to choose to respond to circumstances with resolve rather than resignation. Knowing you have this level of control is empowering and motivating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Commit to being fully prepared when your opportunity arises. When you are prepared, you will confidently perform and demonstrate that you are a team player, which may lead to more opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cincinnati Bengals rookie tight end Erick All Jr. understands that, in the NFL, competition exists between and within teams. All\u2019s sole focus is working on being the best athlete he can be and taking advantage of his opportunities as they arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALL:&nbsp;<em>\u201cWhat I just try to think about is the stuff I can control. If [the coach] doesn&#8217;t put me in, I can only control what I do when he puts me in the game. I just try to focus on being in the moment, and getting the job done, and winning. That&#8217;s it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing frustration over limited playing time is challenging, but it can also be a source of motivation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can elevate your game and build mental toughness by focusing on what you can control, such as improving your skills, maintaining a positive attitude, and being a team player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk openly with your coach. Ask for feedback and what areas you can improve to contribute to the team and earn more playing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coaches often appreciate players who take initiative and are willing to do whatever it takes to help the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-979ef383-5bc7-43ee-b8f9-249663ca1a6c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Sports_Psychology_Article\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/the-playoff-mindset-and-sport-psychology\/\">The\u00a0Playoff Mindset\u00a0and Sport Psychology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/mindset-and-how-to-embrace-being-a-role-player\/\">Mindset and How to\u00a0Embrace Being a Role Player<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/mindset-lessons-from-the-olympics\/\">Mindset Lessons from the Olympics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Confident_Athlete_Digital_Download\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/the-confident-athlete-cd-program\/\" title=\"\">The Confident Athlete (Digital Download)<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/confident-athlete-audio250.jpg\" alt=\"The Confident Athlete Audio and Workbook Program\" class=\"wp-image-19341\" style=\"width:112px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Master Mental Game Coach to Pro Athletes Reveals His Secrets to Developing Ultimate Self-Confidence. If you\u2019re an athlete who struggles with self-doubt, loses confidence,\u00a0or can\u2019t take \u201cpractice confidence\u201d to competition, this could be\u00a0the most important article you may ever read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI first purchased\u00a0<strong>The Confident Athlete\u00a0<\/strong>to see how the program went and immediately saw results. I then purchased the rest of the confident athlete series and have noticed a dramatic improvement in my level of play or should I say consistency. I currently play NCAA Division 1 baseball for Lamar University, and even my coaches have noticed a change in the way that I approach the game. 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