One of the qualities of perfectionist athletes is the fact that they judge their performance extremely harshly. They are very self-critical.
Very high level perfectionists want their performance to look good and feel good in order to get the desired results. When they don’t get these results they feel they aren’t performing up to their expectations.
To perform better in competition, perfectionists need to learn how to stop judging their performance.
Listen to this week’s mental training podcast and learn to overcome this highly judgmental behavior.
Resources for Athletes, Coach, and Sports Parents
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Athletes Who Are Stuck in a Practice Mindset
Advantages and Disadvantages of Perfectionist Athletes
Interview with Matthew Farber
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Playing Too Tight in the Basketball Game
How to Stop Overthinking in Basketball
Stable Confidence in Basketball
5 Mental Toughness Skills for Basketball
Interview with Phil Costa, Retired NFL Player
Relaxing the Mind & Body in Basketball
How to Respond to Poor Performances in Competition
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Fragile Confidence and Perfectionism in Volleyball
Trusting Your Skills in Volleyball Games
How to Manage Perfectionism in Volleyball
Perfectionist Players & Volleyball
How to Help Athletes Stay Aggressive At The End of a Game
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