By Camonghne Felix — 2021
“I should have quit way before Tokyo.”
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In the past few weeks, my journey took an unexpected path but one that has taught me so much and helped me grow. I learned a couple of key lessons.
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Setting high goals is great, but how you deal with falling short determines how long you’re willing to keep chasing them.
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Because they know how to help you cope under pressure.
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If feelings of nervousness, anxiety or fear interfere with your sports performance, learning to use a few tips from sports psychology may help you get your anxiety under control and reduce game-day nerves.