Many athletes, at some point, will face times of having a lower sense of self-esteem and confidence. One big reason for this is the that some competitors will equate their self-esteem with their performance as an athlete. It's tough to not do this at times. Imagine all the practice and time that can go into training and get ready to … [Read more...]
Self Talk Can Help With Focus
How are these two scenarios related? Scenario One: This past week I was sitting in a restaurant and saw a father eating with his young (about age 5) daughter. She had spilled her milk and it was clear he was a bit frustrated. I heard him say several times to NOT play with the toy she had a long and to NOT grab her hamburger in one … [Read more...]
