How to Mentally Prepare to Get Back to Competition How would you rate your level of anxiety when you compete in gymnastics? Does your rating increase significantly after a long layoff from competition?In gymnastics, the fear of injury, bad performances, and tough judging can increase anxiety. You have probably experienced all three at one time or another, so you know … Boost Confidence>>
Find the Positivity in Your Situation How do you handle long layoffs during the gymnastics season? When you face the inability to train or compete, do you become anxious and feel like you are falling behind other gymnasts? The COVID-19 pandemic has been a disruptive force in the training of all gymnasts, but the coronavirus is not the only cause … Boost Confidence>>
Mental Preparation For Competition Some gymnasts have superstitions that they hold on to for their competitions. Some have to wear a certain leotard or eat a certain meal beforehand. Some even chose not to wash their “lucky” leotard, because they feel this takes away their good luck. They feel if they don’t hold to these superstitions, they won’t perform well … Boost Confidence>>
Do You Overthink When Performing? Over-thinking in competition can completely impair a gymnast’s performance. Gymnasts are coached everyday to think about form and technique, but there’s a difference between improving your technique in practice and over-analyzing while performing. Over-thinking is an unproductive process, which is exacerbated during stressful competitions. Over-thinking creates a lack of trust in your skills, which physically … Boost Confidence>>
Self-Discipline in Gymnastics Discipline and focus are qualities that elite gymnasts seek to develop and improve throughout their careers. Self-discipline is the ability to control one’s impulses, emotions, thoughts and behavior. A disciplined gymnast chooses the long-term satisfaction and fulfillment from achieving his goals over immediate pleasure and instant gratification. Though discipline is an action, it starts with a decision, … Boost Confidence>>