{"id":2867,"date":"2013-04-11T14:44:44","date_gmt":"2013-04-11T14:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports_psychology_blog\/?p=2867"},"modified":"2025-06-12T06:39:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:39:25","slug":"how-perfectionism-can-hurt-athletes-self-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-perfectionism-can-hurt-athletes-self-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"How Perfectionism Can Hurt Athletes Self-Confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/swimming-hurt-self-confidence.jpg\" alt=\"Hurting Self-Confidence\" class=\"wp-image-6174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/swimming-hurt-self-confidence.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/swimming-hurt-self-confidence-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=\"Changing_Beliefs_for_Perfectionists\"><\/span>Changing Beliefs for Perfectionists<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-perfectionism-can-hurt-athletes-self-confidence\/#Changing_Beliefs_for_Perfectionists\" >Changing Beliefs for Perfectionists<\/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-perfectionism-can-hurt-athletes-self-confidence\/#Heres_the_good_news_about_perfectionist_athletes%E2%80%A6\" >Here&#8217;s the good news about perfectionist athletes&#8230;.<\/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-perfectionism-can-hurt-athletes-self-confidence\/#But_heres_the_bad_news%E2%80%A6_Perfectionists\" >But here&#8217;s the bad news&#8230; Perfectionists:<\/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-perfectionism-can-hurt-athletes-self-confidence\/#Heres_the_process_for_changing_beliefs_for_perfectionists\" >Here&#8217;s the process for changing beliefs for perfectionists:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-perfectionism-can-hurt-athletes-self-confidence\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\" >Related Sports Psychology Articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-perfectionism-can-hurt-athletes-self-confidence\/#The_Confident_Athlete\" >The Confident Athlete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Athletes who are perfectionist can struggle with low confidence in both practice and competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfectionists demand a lot from themselves about the quality of their performance. They have high expectations. This can lead to self-doubt when these athletes do not perform up to their high standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfectionists also have a hard time transferring the confidence they develop in practice to competition. In addition, perfectionists often desire approval from others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They want to be accepted by fellow athletes, coaches, and friends. What wrong with that? If they don&#8217;t think they are gaining approval from others, their confidence can sink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_the_good_news_about_perfectionist_athletes%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s the good news about perfectionist athletes&#8230;.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfectionists are very motivated, have a strong work ethic, are committed to their goals, and have a desire to learn and improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good mindset for practice, which is their strength. In addition, coaches love to work with this type of athlete because they have a strong work ethic and are very coachable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_heres_the_bad_news%E2%80%A6_Perfectionists\"><\/span>But here&#8217;s the bad news&#8230; Perfectionists:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lose confidence quickly not performing well<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expect to perform perfectly (make zero mistakes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are very self-critical of their performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tend to dwell on mistakes and missed chances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are stuck in a practice mindset, which hurts them in competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s the solution to the problems with perfectionism?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is not easy. Many of the athletes we work with fit into the category of perfectionists. We understand the challenges it presents, but perfectionist athletes do not admit it&#8217;s a hindrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to help athletes uncover the beliefs that underlie perfectionism (and keep them stuck). AND help them understand how it hurts their confidence (stop the denial).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, we find that athletes often believe they must be perfect to perform well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I should demand high expectations of myself because I work so hard to achieve my goals.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The need to perform perfectly today and avoid making any mistakes.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, these beliefs do not help athletes perform their best&#8211;when not at their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_the_process_for_changing_beliefs_for_perfectionists\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s the process for changing beliefs for perfectionists:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help athletes understand the disadvantages of perfectionism and agree these absolute beliefs get in the way of performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncover the beliefs and behaviors that support perfectionism and hurt confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace the unhealthy beliefs that hurt confidence with a philosophy that helps confidence grow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s an example of number 3 above:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I can perform well (or help my team) even when my game does not feel or look perfect.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want athletes to buy into this new way of viewing how they perform.<\/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_Articles\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-05642731-8752-4dbf-9c18-5cc4d276e821\" class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/do-you-or-your-team-have-the-comeback-mindset\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/all-or-none-thinking-one-trap-for-perfectionists\/\"><strong>All or None Thinking: One Trap For Perfectionists<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/lack-of-trust-is-the-main-problem-for-perfectionists-in-competition\/\"><strong>Lack of Trust is the Main Problem for Perfectionists in Competition<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/helping-perfectionists-cope-and-playing-down-to-the-level-of-competition\/\"><strong>Helping Perfectionists Cope and Playing Down to the Competition<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-5726d13f-f715-4ca4-8813-2f8a9ebd8bc3\">*Subscribe to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a> on Spotify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-281f5afb-980b-4c71-9aa0-11d606b5f7c9\"><strong>Download a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/mental-toughness-report-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free sports psychology report<\/a>&nbsp;to improve your mental game!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-94138e75-d591-4645-bb1d-212cf57a8841\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sport-psychology-training-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our one-on-one mental game coaching.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Confident_Athlete\"><\/span>The Confident Athlete <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\/2024\/01\/confident-athlete-audio250.jpg\" alt=\"The Confident Athlete Audio\" class=\"wp-image-16347\" style=\"width:198px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Confident Athlete\u201d consists of 2 audio programs that include 14 days of confidence fueling exercises and a simple to follow workbook that guides you through the 14 days, helps you apply the strategies, and customizes the exercises to your personal needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me help you put a <strong>stop to the confidence leak<\/strong>. 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