How To Overcome Anxiety As An Athlete

.....That being said, individuals could adopt any of the following practices to help ease their symptoms:

• Remember to breath; consider deep breathing exercise
• Be mindful of lifestyle (ex. Diet, sleep patterns)
• Practice, consistently train to build confidence
• Avoid self-isolation, find social support
• Stay positive, avoid negative thoughts

There is not an overnight cure to performance-related anxiety. It requires acknowledgment, first. To treat the symptoms, all athletes must adopt a plan of action and adhere to it consistently.....

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Bethany`s Notes: Some good reminders of what anxiety is and how to help work through it as it relates to sport. Skills like the above are some of what is talked about at our Mental EDGE camp.