Young Athletes Compare Themselves to Other Athletes?
Do they worry that they aren’t good enough when standing next to an opponent, or even a friend?
Many young athletes don’t focus on their own talents because they are too busy comparing themselves to others.
Making comparisons to other athletes leads to self-doubt and lower confidence.
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In one short story, “Myra Wins A Medal” helps kids realize that they shouldn’t be comparing their skills and talents to anyone else.
Myra, a young gymnast, watched as the winners of the skating competition received their awards. For the second year in a row, Myra had fallen on her beam routine. Would she ever be good enough to make it to the podium?
She compared her athletic skills to the other girls who’d won. The very next day at practice, Myra slumped and she lost confidence in herself. She thought that she would never win.
Share this important lesson to help your kids focus on what they have and not what they don’t have.
Kids learn that comparisons are harmful to self-confidence. Kids will also learn some skills needed to help recover confidence.
Parents learn how to encourage their athlete’s confidence.
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Related Articles on Kids’ Mental Game:
- When Athletes Compare Themselves to Others
- Why Young Athletes Shouldn’t Compare Themselves to Others
- Why Young Athletes Shouldn’t Compare Their Skills To Others
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