The Athlete Mindset Hack 

It's not uncommon for me to be working with an athlete and hear them say things such as, I should win, I always choke, I'm not good enough to be here. Research shows that thoughts affect actions and can hold an athlete back from what they are physically capable of doing. Below is a snapshot of common phrases that can railroad an athlete's mental game, and others that can counter that. Consider questions that tap into your natural curiosity and provide you with choices. What are some of your habitual close-minded phrases (like the one's on the left), and how can you rephrase them (like the ones on the right)? Consider asking a question, and focusing on strategies, actions and intentions rather than on your value as a person.