This video is about the dual nature of perfectionism in sports: Relationships with emotion, motivation, and performance.
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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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