{"id":8529,"date":"2017-12-21T17:43:45","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T17:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=8529"},"modified":"2025-06-09T07:13:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T11:13:09","slug":"how-to-overcome-adversity-in-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-overcome-adversity-in-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Overcome Adversity in Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-Overcome-Adversity-in-Sports.jpg\" alt=\"How to Overcome Adversity in Sports\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-Overcome-Adversity-in-Sports.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/How-to-Overcome-Adversity-in-Sports-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Having_A_Winning_Mindset_to_Overcome_Adversity\"><\/span>Having A Winning Mindset to Overcome Adversity<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-overcome-adversity-in-sports\/#Having_A_Winning_Mindset_to_Overcome_Adversity\" >Having A Winning Mindset to Overcome Adversity<\/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-overcome-adversity-in-sports\/#When_you_least_expect_it_adversity_will_strike\" >When you least expect it, adversity will strike.<\/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-overcome-adversity-in-sports\/#Every_athlete_has_faced_adversity_in_sports\" >Every athlete has faced adversity in sports.<\/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-overcome-adversity-in-sports\/#A_Winning_Mindset_for_Adversity\" >A Winning Mindset for Adversity:<\/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-to-overcome-adversity-in-sports\/#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-to-overcome-adversity-in-sports\/#The_Composed_Athlete\" >The Composed Athlete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following statements is more indicative of who you are as an athlete?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the going gets tough, I get excited&#8230; Or when the going gets tough, I feel defeated?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The attitude you adopt or the <strong>mindset<\/strong> you choose is the ultimate determining factor as to how well you face <strong>adversity<\/strong> as an athlete&#8230; and you <strong>WILL<\/strong> face some adversity throughout your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_you_least_expect_it_adversity_will_strike\"><\/span>When you least expect it, adversity will strike.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adversity has many faces, such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tough losses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad officiating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judgmental teammates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coach biases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parental expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical competition mistakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rude spectators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missed opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under-performing at critical moments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal obstacles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental mistakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This list is just the tip of the iceberg. You could probably rattle off many personal obstacles you have experienced in your athletic career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Every_athlete_has_faced_adversity_in_sports\"><\/span>Every athlete has faced adversity in sports.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No athlete, no matter how <strong>successful,<\/strong> talented or lucky they appear to be, will experience smooth sailing throughout their career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, some <strong>adversity<\/strong> may seem more intense than what other athletes face but, if you are to be successful, you need to learn how to triumph over adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Los Angeles Chargers lost their first four games of the 2017 NFL season. Only one NFL team in modern history has ever recovered to make the playoffs after going winless in their first four games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many teams who have faced similar <strong>adversity<\/strong> have imploded as negativity, finger pointing, frustration and half-hearted effort ran rampant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of getting defeated, the Chargers got going when circumstances got tough. The Chargers maintained a <strong>positive mindset<\/strong> as they found a way to right the ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the next nine games, the Chargers posted a 7-2 record keeping their playoff hopes alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers revealed how the team was able to bounce back from <strong>adversity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rivers highlighted the team\u2019s &#8220;get grinding&#8221; <strong>mentality<\/strong> as well as their experience overcoming <strong>adversity<\/strong> as the reasons for the Charger\u2019s recent success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RIVERS:<\/strong> <em>&#8220;Enough guys on this team have been in the league long enough to know that there are stretches where things can get bumpy and rocky. And the guys that have been here, we\u2019ve been through it plenty of times.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to overcome <strong>adversity,<\/strong> you need to have a similar <strong>mindset.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adversity<\/strong> can be a stepping stone to something greater or a learning experience that can be utilized in future similar situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tough times never last, but tough people do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are capable of rising above <strong>adversity<\/strong> if you have the right <strong>mindset<\/strong> and use your past adversity to your advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to keep in mind that every season you will go through tough times. It is your decision whether or not you get going and move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Winning_Mindset_for_Adversity\"><\/span>A Winning Mindset for Adversity:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand you are capable of handling adversity and its only temporary, not long-term.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your past adversity as evidence to support that you can overcome what you are facing today and become stronger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep confident that your team or performance will eventually turn for the better. 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