why i don't teach "relaxation" (as a sport psychologist)

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Really—who relaxes when they compete? Especially if they're hungry to win. The idea that sport psychology is all about relaxing keeps it in the dark ages. And the idea that you can "make" yourself relax in the first place is just as antiquated. In this article I talk about managing the things you CAN control when you compete, in addition to how you can teach yourself to ride well IN SPITE of feeling nervous.

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Page 1: Why I Don't Teach "Relaxation" (as a sport psychologist)