![]() Also, if a coach or teammate says that you need to “relax” or “calm-down,” then they might have noticed that you are losing your composure. Some of these cues include shallow breathing (short breaths from the chest rather than deep breaths from the diaphragm), speeding up processes or routines, excessive sweating, excessive muscle tension, negative self-talk, poor body language, feeling of a loss of control, blaming others, or making excuses. Recognize – Notice the internal cues that indicate you are losing your composure.Or having too much emotional activation, here is a 4-step process to “rev down”Īnd maintain your composure (or regain it if it’s already been lost):ġ.) Recognize, 2.) Reset, 3.) Refocus, 4.) Respond If you find yourself getting too “revved up” It is for one small thing to trigger a negative emotional reaction. Often the more “revved up” you are, the more likely While anger or frustration can be natural reactions to these circumstances,ĭwelling on those negative feelings will only cause the athlete to get even What they have observed in your performances.Ĭause an athlete to lose their composure, such as bad calls, unfortunateīounces, trash-talking opponents, subpar play by teammates, and unruly fans. ![]() You could also talk to teammates, coaches, and people that know you best to see Played with too much or too little emotion and how that affected your performance. Think about your energy level, what emotions you experienced, and how theseįactors impacted your focus, confidence, and effort. Understand where your optimal level is, reflect on your best performances and Some athletes perform their best at a higher level of emotionalĪctivation, while others perform better at a lower to moderate level. Including the sport they are participating in, their experience, skill level, andĮnvironment. To is that each athlete’s optimal level depends on a wide variety of factors The “right” level of emotional activation for athletes, but what it comes down ![]() In order to consistently play their best, athletes must find an ideal balance somewhere between too much and too little emotional activation. On the other hand, playing with too much emotion can cause athletes to lose their cool, focus on the wrong things, and make poor decisions. Lack of emotion isn’t always the answer, as many athletes need some emotions to perform their best, put in the effort, and maintain their best focus. Sports can be an emotional roller coaster, so it’s important for athletes to be able to maintain composure while they compete.
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