Athletes want to win every time they compete. It is in their competitive nature to work and compete hard in order to come on top and bring the prize home. Their wanting to win is often fueled by their own desires to win. They are super focused and are able to negotiate struggles that come along the way. They are very confident and come to compete expecting to win. Some people perceive them as arrogant …
It is often said that playing from behind is easier than having the lead going into the last phase of a match. It is correctly assumed that the leader is the one who has most of the stress as he/she feels the extra emotional burden to having to win giving his/her prime position to do so. However, how many times have we witnessed a leader giving up strokes, runs, or goals toward the end of …
Sports Mental Edge sincerely wishes that 2016 brings you happiness and prosperity. We will cheer for you as you embrace your dreams and accomplish your goals one step at the time. We all know that dreams are worth pursuing and, once achieved, the gratification is enormous. We also know that the road to achieve your dreams can become challenging, at times. That does not mean that they are not worth sticking with them. On the …
We compete because we want to win. The inherent aspect of competition is that of doing one’s best to achieve the ultimate goal. When we were young, we were given rewards for just participating in an event; maybe it was a ribbon or a medal. Coaches and parents were thrilled to see us happy. In the process, we unconsciously learned that getting ribbons was a very pleasant experience worth repeating. As we grew up, we …
Today’s demands to excel, sometimes at too young of an age, are putting a lot of pressure on many athletes who struggle with managing their competitive emotions and find in food one of the few things they can have control over. Eating disorder is on the rise and a lot of the understanding behind this concerning phenomena is linked to having to meet very high expectations in order to succeed. Some sports that are inclined …
