230 How To Help Perfectionists Recapture The Fun Part Of Their Sport #BITESIZE

Today, with my colleague Dr Alessia Bruno we discuss the downsides to perfectionism and how many athletes can get obsessed by their sports, training harder and harder, pushing themselves to the limit.  The result can then be burnout, playing in fear or a lack of enjoyment. Enjoy tuning in! Key Learning Points Sport can be seen as a job by perfectionist athletes. When searching to get better, the perfectionist can lose the ability to perform with freedom and trust. Physically the perfectionist athlete can become tense and rigid losing control of their fine motor skills, rhythm and timing. Striving for perfection can lead to loss of enjoyment. Visualisation is a great tool when trying to reconnect with the fun and playful part of your personality. Connect with Alessia Bruno Website Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Relevant Podcast Episodes To Help Perfectionist Athletes Ep122: Prof Camilla Knight - Helping Your Children Get The Most From Their Sporting Experiences Ep131 David Charlton – How to Deal with Self-Criticism using Self Compassion – FINAL PART Ep142: Alessia Bruno – Is Striving for Perfection a Good Thing in Gymnastics? Ep156: Ruth Chiles – There is Hope: How to Overcome Focal Dystonia Ep170: David Charlton - How To Help Perfectionists With Their Mental Approach Relevant Blogs To Help You Deal Better With Perfectionism Perfectionism Blogs 5 Ways To Create A Psychological Safe Sporting Environment Are You A Rugby Player With Perfectionist Tendencies? How to Trust Your Skills When You're a Goalkeeper How to Help Children Overcome Fear of Failure