Self-Talk for Sports Articles

Quick Summary:

• Self-talk is the internal dialogue that shapes your mindset and performance as an athlete.
• During competition, use self-talk strategically—not constantly—to stay present and confident.
• Replace negative thoughts with positive, productive ones to improve focus and emotional control.
• Use self-talk to: Refocus on your process when you drift toward outcome thinking. Push through pain and fatigue in endurance sports. Recover quickly after mistakes by learning and moving forward.
• The goal isn’t to think more—it’s to make your thoughts helpful when they appear.

When you have a lot of negative thinking while you play, do you perform your best—or do you tend to underperform? Most of the athletes

There are three self-talk mistakes that you might be making as an athlete that are hurting your performance. In this article, I’m going to go

Is it easier for you to encourage your teammates than it is to encourage yourself? I was talking to a tennis player earlier this morning

Overthinking is one of the most common reasons athletes underperform during competition. It’s also one of the most common things to do as an athlete.

There was a client I worked with who in the beginning asked me the question, “How can changing my thinking actually help me play better?”

As an athlete, you’ve likely faced moments when negative thoughts creep in, threatening to derail your performance. Whether it’s self-doubt before a big game or

Repetitive thoughts can be a silent but powerful opponent for athletes. They sap your confidence, distract your focus, and hold you back from performing at

Is negative self-talk getting in the way of performing your best? Learn how to raise your level of play by changing the way you speak to yourself.

Do you struggle with a negative voice in your head? It’s time to do something about it! Learn the steps you must take to finally stop negative self-talk.