We’ve all been there – watching our young athletes give it their all on the field, only to see them being incredibly hard on themselves afterward. So, here’s the million-dollar question: How can we help them shift gears from self-criticism to a more productive, positive mindset?

In this podcast episode, we’ve got practical strategies to help your athlete shift from self-criticism to a more productive mindset. Get ready to transform your athlete’s mental game!

We talk about:

• Understanding the Challenge
• Unrealistic Standards and Perfectionism
• The Role of Automatic Negative Thoughts
• Associating Achievements with Self-Worth
• Practical Strategies to Help Your Athlete

Listen to the full podcast to gain further insights and practical tips on supporting your athlete in overcoming self-criticism!

Episode Highlights: 

[00:00] Helping young athletes overcome self-criticism.

[01:57] Helping athletes overcome self-criticism after performances.

[05:27] Negative thoughts and self-worth in athletes. Athletes often struggle with negative self-talk and self-worth issues due to their association of achievements with their self-worth.

[08:44] Supporting athletes’ mental health. Parents can support athletes by shifting recognition towards their effort, preparation, and response to adversity, rather than solely focusing on outcomes.

[13:23] Helping young athletes overcome self-criticism and develop mental toughness. The importance of mental training for athletes, particularly in handling loss and failure.

Next Steps:

• Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
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