As an athlete, your biggest problem in games isn't making mistakes. It's your negative response to making mistakes. Once you learn to stay positive and resilient, you'll perform much better in games.
It comes down to focus in the moment, and focusing on what you can control. It means choosing to respond, not react. It means choosing effort, not excuses. It means choosing action, not words. Acknowledge unproductive thoughts as mere mental events and redirect your focus towards constructive, task-related thoughts or phrases that build confidence.
@SportPsychTips Stay positive after mistakes, it improves your game.
@SportPsychTips Make as many mistakes at an early age by learning to push yourself will prepare you for those moments when those great plays need to happen. And it’s all relative depending on each individual.
@SportPsychTips Great players are hard on themselves. However, neg responses often stems from how the coach reacts to mistakes. If a good player misses a shot and immediately gets benched, how can they correct it? They are conditioned to getting negative responses & will internalize them.
@SportPsychTips Play great games win great prizes?
@SportPsychTips I start each day with a chant of I CAN..I. SHALL..I WILL...it allows me 2focus on positive opportunities4new day! This began when as prep athlete I nervously started my 1st hoop game. It has been done before life events&challenges. Life is fragile&a gift. Savor the moments!🏆🏆
@SportPsychTips This is still the hardest thing that I drum into my boys head. He’s a u8 GK for 2 academies and I’ve been drumming it into him about not beating himself up when he makes a mistake. He’s slowly grasping it!