How to Be Proactive With Your Confidence
After a loss or a couple bad games, does your confidence drop?
Do you feel like you’re stuck and can’t pull yourself out?
Are you thinking the next game will also be a struggle?
Steph Curry, who’s probably my favorite athlete right now, has had a fairly rough post-season this year…
He suffered an MCL sprain back in March and has been questioned about the stability of his mind and body since.
In Game 3 of the Finals on Sunday night against the Rockets, the Curry we all know re-emerged. He had 35 points, 6 rebounds, 13-of-23 shooting, and five 3-pointers. After a bucket in the third quarter, Curry shimmied and yelled:
“THIS IS MY (expletive) HOUSE!”
Curry also commented on his preparation and mental state. He said:
“I saw the ball go in, and from there I was in the right place of mind… I’m feeling good.”
After the Warriors’ 126-85 victory over the Rockets, Curry stated:
“You can’t press, and never lose confidence.”
Even though Curry has struggled in the post-season thus far, he stayed confident, continuing to believe in his ability.
Curry’s confidence doesn’t waver no matter his production on the court.
Confidence doesn’t change for him in the face of adversity or success. He’s always the same player and believes in his ability and skills each time he steps onto the floor.
Regardless of a string of bad games, Curry’s confidence remained at a high level and because his belief was unwavering, he made the comeback he did in Game 3.
So, how do you get confidence like Steph Curry?
You have to be proactive with your confidence. It has to be something you establish before you step onto the floor.
You need to remind yourself of your strengths and successes, and that you’re a great athlete.
Additionally, like Curry, you should have good mental preparation… “See the ball go in.”
Also, use preset confident phrases you can say to yourself during a game, such as, “I’m a good player,” “I can make any shot,” “I can defend any player” or, “THIS IS MY HOUSE!”
You might have been playing your sport for a while and working on your confidence through those years. It’s not fair for you to throw confidence out the window after a few bad games or losses.
Remember Steph Curry’s comment:
“Never lose confidence.”
Learn Mental Game Strategies to Boost Your Confidence in Sports!
If you’re an athlete who struggles with self-doubt, loses confidence, or cant take “practice confidence” to competition, The Confident Athlete is for you!
Self-confidence is what separates champion athletes from the rest of the competitors…
You can tap into my knowledge and experience to learn how to bring ultimate confidence to competition!
The Confident Athlete CD and workbook program consists of 2 audio CD’s 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.
Remember, confidence is a choice you make. You have to make a conscious effort to proactively seek confidence building thoughts and behaviors. Confident Athletes are proactive when it comes to confidence!
Learn more about one of our most popular CD programs in The Confident Athlete Series…
The Confident Athlete: A 14-Day Plan For Ultimate Self-Confidence
Take control of your mindset and performance today!
What are mental game customers saying about our confidence boosting program?
“I bought The Confident Athlete and I have to tell you it is one of the best investments I’ve ever made in sports (and I’ve made quite a lot!)” I am a top amateur racquetball player. I have multiple state and regional titles, and 2 national titles. Your approach and ideas have snapped me out of a slump that has lasted way too long. The sport is fun again and I am playing like my old self for the first time in a long time!”
~Mark Davis
“I am a ASP world qualifying professional surfer and after beginning the ‘The Confident Athlete’ I had an almost instant change in attitude about my own surfing ability and my mindset going into competition. By using the Confident Athlete strategies, my confidence has done a complete 180 degrees. I won a local pro/am a few weeks back, and just had my best result of the year in one the last big events on the world circuit this last week in Brazil! It is my secret weapon!”
~Shaun Burrell, Professional Surfer
(Listen to his success story)
“We love ‘The Confident Athlete.’ My 10-year-old daughter is an equitation rider and show jumper. We started your program as soon as we received it and got to lesson 6 just before a major competition. Natalie came 4th in the children’s open equitation and 3rd in the children’s show jumping champs. An amazing achievement on which many people commented… As a parent, it has been great for me as I now am more capable of assisting her in her mental preparation. Thanks so much!”
~Beth MacLarty, Sports Parent
“I’ve been doing great! I’ve been using your Confident Athlete 14-Day Program and it has really worked for me. We’ve achieved great results and excellent consistency in our horseshows. We’ve had some pretty big wins. Thanks so much. Your program has done wonders for me.”
~Diane Wade, Equestrian