Soderling Says Free of Anxiety After Nine-Year Struggle

....."Being an athlete can be incredibly challenging for your mental health, and for me, my own strive for perfection, as well as the constant pressure I was putting on myself was in the end almost killing me.

"... Putting pressure on yourself and working very hard can be very rewarding. But if you cross that thin line - if you don`t listen to your body and give it time to recharge and recover, it can ruin your career, and your life.".....

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Bethany`s Notes: Soderling writes more on how very few people give you the skills or tools to help elite athletes deal with the pressure of sports. Athletes need to take care of themselves mentally and physically. They need to be shown how to do this from coaches, parents, etc...