This video is about the dual nature of perfectionism in sports: Relationships with emotion, motivation, and performance.
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Michelle Kwan may be one of the best figure skaters of all time, but it’s her incredible resolve that made her such an inspiration to fellow skater Gracie Gold. In this video, Gracie tells Michelle: “You once estimated that you’ve fallen 131,000 times in your skating career.
Performance anxiety can fuel our biggest successes, or cause our perceived failures; learning how to overcome the demons of self-doubt can be key to achieving our dreams. Stacey Copeland (@scopelandboxer) is an elite athlete who has represented her country in both boxing and football.
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Your favorite athlete closes in for a win; the crowd holds its breath, and at the crucial moment ... she misses the shot. That competitor just experienced the phenomenon known as “choking,” where despite months, even years, of practice, a person fails right when it matters most.
Olympic rower Hannah Osborne is among 20 hoping to help others.
So, what’s the big deal about “game day” anyway? Why do we let ourselves get so worked up about it? Instinctively, we understand what it is that makes us so nervous, but it can be hard to put it into words.
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love sits down with Jackie MacMullan to discuss suffering with anxiety and depression, having his first panic attack on November 5th, 2017 and how he can help others suffering from mental illness open up and get the help they need.
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Endorphins are supposed to make you feel good . . . but good enough to get hooked? The Feed’s Andy Park goes in search of people addicted to exercise. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBS2Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFeedSBS2
Is your child feeling the pressures of a team or individual sport? Here are some tips on helping them handle the pressure.
A former collegiate softball player talks about her struggles with mental health and the Yips during her career.
Summarising SciDance Podcast Episode 1, where dance psychologist Sanna Nordin-Bates spoke about perfectionism in dance. I reflect on the key points, focusing on how dance educators can apply this research practically in the studio to support dancers’ wellbeing.