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    Quit Being Hard on Yourself After Mistakes pt. 2

    Quit Being Hard on Yourself After Mistakes pt. 2

    It’s normal to think things like: I just lost us the game, I let my team down, I shouldn’t be playing at this level. Normal doesn’t necessarily mean objective, though, and the way you see a game unfolding isn’t guaranteed to be accurate either. In team sports it’s very hard to be the sole cause of a win or a loss. Think back to a time you had a bad game and your team still won. Think back to a time one of your teammates had a bad game and your team still won. You are the cent
    Quit Being Hard on Yourself After Mistakes pt. 1

    Quit Being Hard on Yourself After Mistakes pt. 1

    One mistake is easy to brush off. Consecutive errors can be harder for you to shake. You might take more ownership of a game’s outcome than is realistic. Take yourself out of the equation and be a ‘scientist.’ Some athletes suggest developing a ‘goldfish memory.’ This means forgetting the last play, then focusing on the next one - this helps you stay present. However, that skill is incomplete without the ability to cope with the emotions and thoughts that compound after repea

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