The Daily Stoic Performance Anxiety & Yips With Eileen Canney Linnehan
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Nov 1, 2023 Eileen Canney Linnehan, a former star pitcher at Northwestern, now helps athletes tackle performance anxiety and the infamous 'yips.' She shares her personal experiences with mental blocks, offering insights into how perfectionism can hinder performance. The discussion highlights the importance of vulnerability and dialogue in confronting fears. Eileen emphasizes mastering mental resilience, understanding generational trauma, and the power of compassion in overcoming social pressures linked to anxiety. A must-listen for aspiring athletes!
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Eileen's Story
- Eileen Canney Linnehan, a successful Northwestern softball pitcher, experienced the yips.
- She now helps athletes overcome this debilitating performance anxiety.
Acknowledge the Yips
- Ignoring performance anxiety is counterproductive for athletes.
- Addressing and thinking about it can improve consistency.
Yips Definition
- The yips often affect athletes who are perfectionists, overthinkers, and highly competitive.
- It manifests as an inability to perform a specific, usually simple, task due to a fight-or-flight response.
