{"id":9361,"date":"2019-03-29T13:44:48","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T13:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=9361"},"modified":"2025-06-06T07:05:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T11:05:41","slug":"drought-or-slump-getting-back-on-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/drought-or-slump-getting-back-on-track\/","title":{"rendered":"Drought or Slump? Getting Back on Track"},"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\/2019\/03\/general-image-big.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/general-image-big.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/general-image-big-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=\"Maintain_Confidence_during_a_Performance_Drought\"><\/span>Maintain Confidence during a Performance Drought<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\/drought-or-slump-getting-back-on-track\/#Maintain_Confidence_during_a_Performance_Drought\" >Maintain Confidence during a Performance Drought<\/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\/drought-or-slump-getting-back-on-track\/#A_performance_drought_has_a_different_feel\" >A performance drought has a different feel.<\/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\/drought-or-slump-getting-back-on-track\/#Busting_Out_of_a_Performance_Drought\" >Busting Out of a Performance Drought:<\/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\/drought-or-slump-getting-back-on-track\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/drought-or-slump-getting-back-on-track\/#The_Confident_Athlete\" >The Confident Athlete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>A drought or a slump\u2026 that is the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The distinction between these two terms will determine how quickly you break through when you are not having your best athletic performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When athletes label a couple of bad performances as a \u201cslump,\u201d they imply that it as a long-lasting problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These athletes enter a competition with the <strong>mindset<\/strong> of \u201cbeing in a slump\u201d and expect to have another bad performance\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what happens? They perform poorly AGAIN! It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy and it feels like there is no end in sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_performance_drought_has_a_different_feel\"><\/span>A performance drought has a different feel.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it terms of the weather, a drought indicates a brief period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When there is a lack of rain, no one expects it to last forever. Everyone knows, after a little bit of time, the weather will change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A performance drought is similar in sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletes who are see themselves as experiencing a performance drought know things will turn around. These athletes enter competition with the <strong>mindset<\/strong>, \u201cThis may be the competition that I turn my game around.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These athletes look for ways to improve their game instead of feeling bad for themselves or frustrated that they are not performing to their personal standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purdue university guard Carsen Edwards has experienced a bit of a drought heading into the March Madness. Prior to the second round game against Villanova, Edwards shot 24-for-89 from the field and 11-for-45 from the three-point range during his previous four games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the game against Vilanova, Edwards scored a career-high 42 points on 12-of-21 shooting, including nine three-pointers leading Purdue to a 87-61 victory over defending national champion Villanova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you asked Edwards, he would have told you that he was a little annoyed with everyone talking about him being in a slump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EDWARDS<\/strong>: <em>\u201cIf we\u2019re being really honest, I\u2019m very tired of it.  But I understand. I just have to keep working even after being able to have a game like this. I still have to stay in the gym, continue to work, and continue to prepare for the next game. I\u2019m really tired of it. But I\u2019m thankful to be able to have some shots fall for me today.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edwards never felt sorry for himself, nor did he think his drought would last forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edward just stayed focused on his game, worked hard in practice, prepared to the best on his abilities and just looked for ways to help his team win basketball games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because you are not on top of your game for a few competitions doesn\u2019t mean it will last forever. Each competition is a new opportunity to get back on track and potentially have a career best performance\u2026 with the right <strong>mindset<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Busting_Out_of_a_Performance_Drought\"><\/span>Busting Out of a Performance Drought:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>See it for what it is\u2026 a couple of bad games or competitions. Don&#8217;t generalize based on one or two games. You can&#8217;t perform in the zone every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for fortunate breaks instead of dwelling on bad breaks or bad calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remind yourself that you can still contribute to the team performance in other ways by playing good defense or supporting your teammates.<\/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\/your-mental-game-and-performance-slumps\/\"><strong>Your Mental Game and Performance Slumps<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-grow-competition-confidence\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/2-mental-game-tips-to-break-free-of-a-slump\/\"><strong>2 Mental Game Tips To Break Free Of A Slump<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-preparation-boosts-confidence\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/break-slumps-how-to-get-past-a-performance-slump\/\"><strong>Break Slumps: How to Get Past a Performance Slump<\/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>. You can learn to have greater levels of confidence in competition than you do in practice by identifying the specific ways you undermine your own confidence and <strong>how to convert your practice confidence into COMPETITIVE CONFIDENCE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Confident Athlete\u201d is a ground-breaking system to teach you how to think like a champion and have ultimate self-confidence every time you step on the playing field, court, track, or course. The confident athletes was <strong>developed for any athlete \u2013 junior to professional \u2013<\/strong>that wants to gain confidence. However, coaches and sports parents can learn how to teach others to perform with ultimate confidence. 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