The world of sports can feel chaotic – unexpected injuries, officiating calls, competitors' moves... It's easy to get caught up in what's outside your power. But true success comes from focusing on what you can control. Here's your guide as an athlete:
10 Things You Can Control
Your Attitude: Choose positivity and determination.
Your Effort Level: Give your all, in training and on game day.
Your Preparation: Put in the work for nutrition, skill-building, and mental training.
Your Focus: Stay in the present moment, on the task at hand.
Your Self-Talk: Speak to yourself with compassion and encouragement.
Your Response to Setbacks: See them as learning opportunities, not failures.
Your Support Network: Surround yourself with positive, helpful people.
Your Sleep Habits: Prioritize rest for optimal performance.
Your Nutrition: Fuel your body with the food it needs to thrive.
Your Perspective: Remember the big picture, why you love your sport.
Beyond the List: How to Take Action
Self-Assessment: Where do you excel in understanding control, and where could you improve in releasing control of the uncontrollable?
Set Small Goals: Pick one thing to focus on at a time; mastery builds momentum.
Track Your Progress: Journal how focusing on control impacts your training and performance.
Examples from Athletes
A gymnast visualizing their routine before a complex skill: Controlling their focus.
A soccer player taking extra shots after practice: Controlling their effort and preparation.
A team reframing a loss as a chance to learn: Controlling their perspective.
What's ONE thing on this list you'll commit to controlling better this week? Share in the comments and let's build a community focused on what we can control!
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