Why Athletes Worry too Much About What Others Think

Avoid Outcome Thinking.

Do you or your athletes worry too much about what others think of your performance?  

Athletes often get preoccupied with what we call “outcome thinking,” and play too safely or cautiously as a result. One way you might think about the outcome is worrying about disappointing others if you make mistakes…

You can’t be perfect and everyone makes mistakes. Instead, you want to shift your attention from avoiding mistakes and instead focus on executing the play in the present moment.  

In this week’s sports psychology video, you’ll learn the skills to focus your attention on what really matters during the game and avoid worrying about what others think about your mistakes.

Watch this sports psychology video below:

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