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Unleashing the Power of Confidence

Writer's picture: Natalie Gurnett, M.S.Natalie Gurnett, M.S.

Updated: Apr 16, 2024

This is Natalie, your mental performance expert, here to teach you a thing or two about the power of confidence in sport!


Confidence building is a crucial aspect of sport performance. It involves developing a positive mindset and belief in one's abilities. When athletes have confidence in themselves and their skills, they are more likely to perform at their best!


01 - What is Confidence?


Confidence is a belief in oneself and one's abilities. It implies assurance and trust that allow us to tackle challenges, take risks, face difficult situations, and create a sense of self-assurance and resilience.


There are some factors that may affect an athlete's confidence in sport and is shaped by many factors. These include our experiences, upbringing, personality traits, and the social environment around us.


02 - The “Building Confidence” Timeline


Building a strong foundation in fundamentals is the first step towards building confidence. This process is divided into several milestones.


Milestone 1: Starting Out Strong

At this stage, you begin by learning the basics and getting a firm grasp of the fundamental skill of confidence building and belief in yourself. You can't gain confidence without believing in yourself


Milestone 2: Gaining Momentum

As you progress, you expand your skill set and try new challenges. This phase involves dedicating time to practice and improvement of your confidence. Set some goals you want to improve upon in your sport.


Milestone 3: Pushing Through Plateaus

Building confidence also involves overcoming hurdles and pushing through plateaus, which is a part of the learning process. You are going to get stuck and feel like you want to quit sometimes, but this is the time to keep pushing and you will soon break through!


Milestone 4: Reaching the Summit

Finally, you master your skills and achieve your goals creating an unshakeable and confident mindset ready to tackle the challenges and be persistent with your goals.


03 - Confidence & Performance


Confidence plays a significant role in performance. Low confidence often leads to poor performance, while the right amount of confidence can boost performance and we may feel on top of the world. However, overconfidence can lead to poor performance due to the lack of regard or focus to our performance. It's crucial to strike a balance!


04 - Confidence for the Long Haul

Maintaining confidence in the long run involves many factors but a few you can start to prioritize are setting realistic goals, focusing on your strengths, and developing a positive mindset that will keep you believing in your abilities!


Thank You!

I hope this post has provided some valuable insights into the world of confidence and its impact on performance. If you'd like to learn more, attend our live digital events this month on the power of confidence.

For more information, feel free to get in touch with Psych Me Up Consulting.


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