Why Athletes Worry too Much About What Others Think




Sports Psychology Podcast by Peaksports.com show

Summary: Do you tend to worry too much about what others think of your performance? As mental game experts, we know that athletes often get preoccupied with "outcome thinking," and tend to play too safely or cautiously as a result. Athletes need to learn to shift their attention from other players and, instead, focus on their own play. In this podcast, Dr. Cohn speaks about skills you can use to focus your attention on what really matters during the game and avoid comparisons with other players.