One of the biggest mental mistakes I see is gymnasts practicing, conditioning, and training without a purpose. It is sad because there are many gymnasts who are hard-working and passionate, but they fail to improve much. Usually it is because they are doing things without a good purpose.
Losing is an inevitable and unavoidable part of sports. And losing is ok – it keeps us humble and motivates us to train harder so the next time we compete against a tough team, we’re prepared. Also, if we never lost, sports would become a little boring. Since losing is inevitable, it’s important to know…
Think back to the moments leading up to a big game or performance. Think about the atmosphere in the locker room. Think about how people moved around. Before a competition or performance, you tend to see a lot of nervous energy. People become fidget and pace. They develop distinctive quirks and twitches They develop a tunnel…
Has it ever been challenging to pump yourself up before a game? You lack motivation when you step onto the court/field/mat/track and you are unsure why? This lack of motivation will be detrimental to performance and it will be very hard to get in the right state of mind. To get in the right state…
How To Overcome Your Biggest Opponent, Yourself (STOP Being A Hypocrite!) We must first admit that we are all guilty of being a hypocrite at times. We have all said one thing and done another. A simple way to see that you have been a hypocrite at some point is first asking yourself what…