Sports Confidence Buster #2 Despite having great practices and high levels of confidence from practice, why do athletes doubt themselves in competition? Negative self-labels and doubts about your performances are self-fulfilling prophecies and the only way to overcome these doubts is to change your thinking–quickly. In this sports psychology video for athletes, I discuss how
How Self-Doubt Destroys Confidence Many distractions during competition affect your ability to focus… Some common distractions are: Opposing fans Rival teams Worrying about meeting others’ expectations Poor playing conditions If you want to perform to your peak, you find a way to be able to cope well with distractions by being ready for them. The
The Confident Athlete In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about How To Help Athletes Overcome Self-Doubt. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. Do you struggle with self-doubt before you go