In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete competing in martial arts. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes boost confidence. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question:
I plan to compete in a mixed martial arts fight in 3 months. I am already nervous. I’m not sure if it is because of being nervous because the crowd, or if it’s because I will be fighting with someone. What do you recommend for ignoring what negative people and doubters say?
In this Podcast, Dr. Cohn gives the top mental game strategies to stop worrying about what others think about your performance. Many athletes lose focus and confidence when they worry too much about what others think. Learn how focus on your own game during competition.
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