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Mental Game Tips for Athletes and Coaches

Filed Under: iPeak Coach Tips, Tips for Athletes Tagged With: mental game coach, mental game tips, sport psychology tips

The Number One Confidence Killer

December 7, 2010 By Patrick Cohn

Doubt is the number one killer to confidence. Pessimistic or perfectionist athletes tend to hold on tight to doubts, which if left to run wild can ruin your mindset and derail performance.

Some athletes start doubting before they even get in the game or start the competition – “How can we win today against this team?” However, most athletes struggle with doubt after making a mistake or performing poorly in competition.

When you let doubt run rampant and unchecked, it beats down your confidence. However, athletes who can recognize doubt and turn it into statements of confidence – can counter the negative influence doubt may have over them, which should be your goal today. Fight the doubt and take back control of your confidence!

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