A new study from the UK has linked obsession with failure and hunt for perfection to burnout in athletes.
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Sports and Performance Psychology
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Seeking excellence and success in sports and performing arts through mental conditioning and other applied behavioral sciences, from Psychogenyx.
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Players (and officials) still cling to the pregame rituals they think will bring them success on the field.
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I think this is a very important read because you see too many child athletes retiring before they are even adults.
Athletes often strive for an image of perfection. These athletes go above and beyond in order to achieve their own idea of what perfection is. Unfortunately, this can end up doing more harm than good.
A new study has been in the works of what can cause a burnout in athletes associated with their stress levels.