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23 Mar 2011

The Downside of Perfectionism in Sports

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The saying “practice makes perfect” has its downside in sports. Today many athletes who strive for perfection in practice also embrace this mindset in competition. Athletes who aim for perfection in competition often struggle with fear of failure, fragile confidence, lack of trust and frustration during games. On the other ...'Sports Psychology Article'

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