How to Manage High Expectations From Your Parents as an Athlete: Sport psychology tip

Many parents have very high expectations for their children. For the most part, this comes from a good place in their heart: the desire for their child to become the best version of themselves.However, this can also be detrimental when it leads to fear of failure, anxiety, or perfectionism.As an athlete, when you’re constantly faced with such expectations, the game can quickly turn from a point of joy to one of misery and stress.Therefore, it is your responsibility to learn how to properly manage the expectations you feel have been placed upon you by your parents. In this episode, mental game coach, Eli Straw, discusses how you can strengthen your mind against the negative impact high expectations have on your game and your mental health.Work with me!🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamYFree Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.