Performance Anxiety & Yips With Eileen Canney Linnehan
The Daily Stoic
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Overcoming the Yips: Psychological Barriers in Sports
This chapter explores the psychological challenges of performance anxiety and the phenomenon known as the 'yips' that impacts athletes across various sports. It discusses how factors like perfectionism and internal dialogue can create mental blocks, hindering performance regardless of one's skill level. Emphasizing the importance of awareness, self-management, and emotional health, the chapter advocates for embracing authenticity and resilience to navigate these challenges.
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