You’re not the only athlete who’s hard on themselves. Harsh self-criticism and the difficult emotions that coattail it are pain points for more players than you can imagine. Being self-critical is often part of the drive to be better and the want for things like your skills or game play to be different. When that criticism gets too intense and persistent, you may begin to believe it and feel bad about yourself more often or easily. Knowing where your mind goes when things are