The Importance of Engaging in Self-Talk and Mental Imagery A normal component of participating in sports is feeling nervous before a competition. However, there is no need to get nervous. This is just your mind trying to control your thoughts. Your mind is a powerful component of your body. Make proper use of it. If you think positively, you will have positive results. If you think negatively, you will have negative results. This article will explore ways to eliminate performance anxiety for athletes. Self-Talk To eliminate performance anxiety, try engaging in self-talk, affirmations or positive self-statements. Try telling yourself […]
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Eliminate Performance Anxiety
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2015
The Mental Game of Running
Is Running a Mental Game or a Physical Game? Running is based on strength and endurance. It requires a lot of training and commitment to perform at your best. However, is running an entirely physical game? It can be argued that running is a mental game. My cross country coach in high school running would always say “Long Distance Running is 10% physical and 90% mental.” In my opinion, I agree with my coach. I would say running is a mental game as opposed to a physical game. This article will describe why running is a mental game as […]
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2015
When Athletes are Afraid of Failure in Sports
Athletes have a tendency to be afraid of one factor of sports. That is failure. Failure can be scary, overwhelming, and also intimidating. However, it is something that athletes have to face in their careers in order to succeed and accomplish their goals. This article will describe why it is important to not be afraid of failure. You Will Only Be Average You cannot be afraid to fail in competitive sports. If you are afraid of failure you are never going to reach your peak potential in your particular sport. You will only be average.To be the best or […]
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