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How Elite Athletes Beat Sport Anxiety: Proven CBT Techniques That Work
CBT Techniques Picture the gladiator who commands the arena with physical prowess yet trembles before the roar of expectation. This seems a fitting allegory for the elite athlete's predicament with sport anxiety—those who have mastered their corporeal craft often find themselves most vulnerable to the spectres of competitive dread. Simone Biles' withdrawal from Olympic events citing mental health concerns [8] illuminated what many prefer to keep sequestered within the recesse

Dr Paul McCarthy
4 days ago6 min read
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How to Handle Being Subbed Off: A Football Player's Guide to Mental Toughness
Being Subbed Off Teams can now make five substitutions during a game in most elite competitions. The way substitutions work in football has changed by a lot, reshaping the game's dynamics and player experiences. The Laws of the Game officially added substitutions in 1958 . Football's substitution rules have changed quite a bit since then. Teams can now name more reserve players and make more substitutions during games . Getting subbed off still remains tough for many players,

Dr Paul McCarthy
Oct 610 min read
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