Athletes Like Me Are Told to be ‘Tough.’ It’s Terrible Advice.

Athletes Like Me Are Told to be ‘Tough.’ It’s Terrible Advice.

.....The continuous pressure from the tennis court began to seep into my everyday life. No matter what I was doing, even if I was in the middle of taking a test at school, the worries about tennis never stopped. Can I beat my opponent? What happens if I lose? Will I be able to play college tennis? Will I even be able to become successful? 
The more I tried to overcome my mental barriers by trying to “stay tough,” the more I would let go of my mental well-being. On the court, I struggled to see the bright yellow tennis ball coming in my direction. Soon, this negative self-talk took over my previously calm demeanor. As with many athletes, I entered a slump.....
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Bethany`s Notes: The pressure is real and the emotions around success and perfection is real. Learning how to break through the disruptive thoughts is critical to future success in anything.

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