The Role of Self-Compassion in Overcoming Setbacks and Cultivating Mental Toughness
The Bulletproof Musician
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How to Develop a More Self Compassionate Mindset
Athletes shared how they learned to be more compassionate and self-aware. Some of this has to come from within as well, such as recognizing when pride ego or perfectionism have led to an excessively self critical mindset that is no longer productive. Another factor was emotion regulation, in learning how to avoid the temptation to ruminate on past mistakes or engage in self pity. Stephen highlighted the idea of controlling the controllable aspects of performance and letting the rest go.
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