Optimizing Mental Performance
Performance obstacles are frequently rooted in challenge beyond sport...
The Mental Game
In sport, performance is everything. Yet, no matter how good you are, or how successful you have been, at some point you’ll face a challenge that will threaten your success.
Instead of fearing this, embrace it. Challenge, if managed effectively, is key in unlocking potential and resilience.
Learn to actualize your challenge, and achieve beyond it.
Common Performance Challenges
Performance Anxiety: intense physical and emotional reactions
Performance Blocks: recognizable impediments to performance
Confidence Crises: low self-esteem, lack of identity beyond sport
Relationship Hurdles: stressors with teammates and/or coaches
We will work together to
Devise personal emotional management techniques
Re-focus on positive thought patterns
Develop 'bounce back' resilience (mind and body techniques)
Enhance self-monitoring ability
Reframe performance hurdles
Gain confidence in self
Clarify 'identity' as athlete
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