Stress in sport
Stress in sport
Stress in sport is more common than you may think. You can also think I just made a very bold statement reckless, but I really do not. The first question we should ask is what is stress? If you ask a group of people what it means to them, you'd probably get a number of different answers.
So I'll give you the definition provided by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive), which can be applied to stress in sport as well. The HSE defines stress as "the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them." I will not delve into the ways that the "excessive force" as new which can be interpreted in several ways.
One thing is sure, we learn that the stress we go through our lives and experiences. And the good thing is that we can unlearn!
I had a client who was going through a difficult period in her sport and was not getting the results he wanted desperately. It was clear to see that he felt under pressure from expectations of his coach and his own high expectations of himself. He began to grow every little negative aspect of his performance, which, as later, he discovers through his sessions with me, kept him from achieving its objectives and has been stressing him further.
Inspired by the HSE definition, we can say that stress is the external stimulus, for example, the consequences of the loss of a major sporting event, applied to a person. This is the response of athletes to the "stressor" that is vital. His answer will ultimately lead to fatigue or its nervous system or not.
Imagine that you are sitting two exams. Both subjects are difficult, but you are very familiar with one of them and you do not have reservations about taking the test. The other is not a favorite of all subjects. You feel very uncomfortable to take the exam, in fact the whole business of learning, revision and exam itself all become stressors for you, and you have a hard time in the review.
The transaction / exchange you between the two tests are significantly different. The pressure is the same, because you might not always something you enjoy if you do not study hard enough or are too confident. It is your reaction to each of the stressors that determine the outcome, your coping mechanisms. Stress in sport is the same way.
If you were able to feel more relaxed about the exam, you're not excited about, you would probably have a better experience and pass. How?
How an athlete represents stressors / events happening around it will determine what reaction and therefore it will have an impact on its results. Change the way you represent stressors / events yourself and you will see less stress in sport and you have better coping mechanisms. As with my client above, I helped to install better coping mechanisms, the use of powerful techniques.
Stress in sport should not be a taboo subject. Yes, it happened, but more importantly, we now know it can be better managed too. Once an athlete has used the skills and qualities of it will be better able to cope and get the results he wants.
Chris Thomas of You Too - Mindbody Fitness, Sports Coach is a spirit that uses powerful techniques to help people change their unwanted unconscious behaviors and get rid of limiting beliefs and decisions that prevent them from reaching their goals in life . It assists those who wish to make a difference in their sport, health and fitness.
The techniques used work at a deep subconscious level, so the changes become part of their new resourceful behavior. Whether you are involved in sport, business or want to improve your personal effectiveness, Sports Coaching mind will help you get the results you desire and deserve.
Chris also runs workshops on various topics, on a one-to-one or group basis sessions. Some topics are: control stress, Presentations / Using groups, motivation, confidence.
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Stress in sport is more common than you may think. You can also think I just made a very bold statement reckless, but I really do not. The first question we should ask is what is stress? If you ask a group of people what it means to them, you'd probably get a number of different answers.
So I'll give you the definition provided by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive), which can be applied to stress in sport as well. The HSE defines stress as "the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them." I will not delve into the ways that the "excessive force" as new which can be interpreted in several ways.
One thing is sure, we learn that the stress we go through our lives and experiences. And the good thing is that we can unlearn!
I had a client who was going through a difficult period in her sport and was not getting the results he wanted desperately. It was clear to see that he felt under pressure from expectations of his coach and his own high expectations of himself. He began to grow every little negative aspect of his performance, which, as later, he discovers through his sessions with me, kept him from achieving its objectives and has been stressing him further.
Inspired by the HSE definition, we can say that stress is the external stimulus, for example, the consequences of the loss of a major sporting event, applied to a person. This is the response of athletes to the "stressor" that is vital. His answer will ultimately lead to fatigue or its nervous system or not.
Imagine that you are sitting two exams. Both subjects are difficult, but you are very familiar with one of them and you do not have reservations about taking the test. The other is not a favorite of all subjects. You feel very uncomfortable to take the exam, in fact the whole business of learning, revision and exam itself all become stressors for you, and you have a hard time in the review.
The transaction / exchange you between the two tests are significantly different. The pressure is the same, because you might not always something you enjoy if you do not study hard enough or are too confident. It is your reaction to each of the stressors that determine the outcome, your coping mechanisms. Stress in sport is the same way.
If you were able to feel more relaxed about the exam, you're not excited about, you would probably have a better experience and pass. How?
How an athlete represents stressors / events happening around it will determine what reaction and therefore it will have an impact on its results. Change the way you represent stressors / events yourself and you will see less stress in sport and you have better coping mechanisms. As with my client above, I helped to install better coping mechanisms, the use of powerful techniques.
Stress in sport should not be a taboo subject. Yes, it happened, but more importantly, we now know it can be better managed too. Once an athlete has used the skills and qualities of it will be better able to cope and get the results he wants.
Chris Thomas of You Too - Mindbody Fitness, Sports Coach is a spirit that uses powerful techniques to help people change their unwanted unconscious behaviors and get rid of limiting beliefs and decisions that prevent them from reaching their goals in life . It assists those who wish to make a difference in their sport, health and fitness.
The techniques used work at a deep subconscious level, so the changes become part of their new resourceful behavior. Whether you are involved in sport, business or want to improve your personal effectiveness, Sports Coaching mind will help you get the results you desire and deserve.
Chris also runs workshops on various topics, on a one-to-one or group basis sessions. Some topics are: control stress, Presentations / Using groups, motivation, confidence.
Visit the website and opt for a free report.
Discover the sport Mental Coaching can do for you.

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