Do you feel like your confidence is fleeting? where it comes and goes or slips away when you need it most?
Well, you are not alone.
This experience is universal – which is why so many athletes are trying to figure out how to be more confident every time they step onto the field, ice, or court.
But most athletes are working on their confidence the wrong way.
The first thing I (Coach Sara) tell my clients about confidence is that it isn’t just a feeling; it’s about trusting your capabilities. Confidence, at its core, is the belief in your ability to execute what you’ve trained for, even when things don’t go perfectly.
The greatest challenge any athlete faces, including you, is preventing their confidence from slipping away when they need it most.
Their primary goal is to feel more confident every time they step onto the ice, field, or court.
But here’s where the conversation often takes an unexpected turn.
Instead of chasing a fleeting feeling of confidence, I guide them toward building a deep trust in their skills, in the process they’re following, and in themselves.
One of the first steps in this journey is to help athletes define what confidence means to them. When they say they want more confidence, I ask them to articulate what that looks like. Often, they describe it as believing in themselves and trusting their abilities. From there, we work on identifying the daily actions and mindsets that reinforce that trust—so that, regardless of outcomes or mistakes, they remain confident in their ability to overcome challenges.
This process can be easier said than done.
You need to persistently engage in the actions and mindset that work for you. This process is especially true in the face of adversity.
Look at these moments as opportunities to double down on your process. And every time you stick to your actions and mindset despite being faced with adversity, you strengthen your internal fortitude.
Repeat this over and over again. When you falter -learn from it, adjust, and move forward.
This repetition is how you develop unwavering self-belief.
Remember, true confidence isn’t built overnight—it’s built through being A.L.L. in on mistakes which is an acronym for:
- Accept mistakes
- Learn from mistakes
- Let go of mistakes
Each challenge you face brings you one step closer to becoming an athlete who fully trusts their abilities, no matter the circumstances
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