595 | The Perfectionism Ceiling: Why Elite Athletes Hit a Wall—and How to Break Through

Constant self-criticism. Always pushing but never satisfied. Loss of joy. Sound familiar? For athletes stuck in a cycle of perfectionism, the game stops being fun and starts feeling like too much pressure. You see it in their body language, their mindset, and their results. As a mental performance coach, you need the tools to help athletes shift out of perfectionism and into a healthier relationship with performance and mistakes. In this episode, I share two proven strategies to guide them out of their perfectionist mental prisons and get back to enjoying their sport again. These methods will not only create lasting mindset shifts, but also get buy-in from athletes who resist change and fear losing their edge. Listen in for new ways to help your athletes play free and break the cycle of perfectionism!   Topics discussed: Why perfectionism is common in athletes Strategy 1: the logical approach Strategy 2: the emotional approach Tools and tips for shifting mindset How to get athlete buy-in without overwhelm ------------------------- Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” <– If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast! This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now! OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS PODCAST Download on iTunes Listen on Spotify