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8 lessons of the Olympic Games: How to Overcome Fear
By Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. and Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D.
Since the first Olympic Games Modern took place in 1896, athletes have worked hard to "get the gold." Baron Pierre de Coubertin introduced the ancient Greek Olympic Games recreate the life of the ideals of physical, mental and spiritual excellence demonstrated by the competitors it. This year, the athletes at the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver continue this tradition. They are long hours of training, maintaining a positive attitude, and overcome their fears – all in an attempt to achieve their personal best.
Although you can not compete for the medals, you can learn more about overcoming worries about the stories Athletes around the world. They are 8 obstacles to consider when developing their own strategy for success.
Overcome fear of failure. For some, the failure means humiliation and loss of Self Esteem. But when the goal is develop to its maximum capacity, you can feel good about yourself, even if you do not come first place. As indicated in Coubertin Olympic creed, "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part, as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The key is not to have conquered but to have fought well. "Focus on growth and the measures you take, not the result. Canadian Skier Alexandre Bilodeau embodied that ideal. He imagined his brother as a good role model and, in the process, won the gold medal in moguls.
Overcoming fear of success. Do you wonder what might happen after you get a win, you leave it in your songs? Or do not worry meet the high expectations of others once you win? Believing that you must perform well sometimes how to achieve your goal. U.S. figure skater Evan Lysacek has had to deal with this tension in the Olympics, admitting, "I had a little extra pressure coming as world champion title. He rose to the occasion and skated with passion and talent, winning Gold and enjoy the experience.
Overcome the fear of competition. performance anxiety is a phobia Joint and family. Speed skater Apolo Ohno, is no stranger to competition, having conquered their own fears and go to the champion of the short runway and the dance floor. Introduction of several races, which has already broken the record for most medals for the U.S. Winter Games. Ohno earns not always, but he tries to make the best of your ability every time he competes. To overcome the jitters, there are techniques that you can use: put the competition in perspective, do deep breathing and relaxation exercises, focusing on their own actions, not those around you, practice practice, practice.
Overcoming the fear of sacrifice. After 46 years of constant taking the gold medal in pairs skating artistic Russia / Soviet Union was finally excluded from the podium. How China's Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo manage such a feat? They endured sacrifices the road. The oldest skaters in Vancouver, have been together for 18 years, married for three. After winning, despite numerous injuries, he retired in 2007. But two years later, they made their vows of marriage and personal life on hold to return to training, life in the dormitories of the athletes in their work to meet their dreams of Olympic gold. By setting goals important to you, recognize that you may also be necessary to abandon certain pleasures of the road.
Overcoming fear of risk. To be a successful Olympics, athletes need to overcome fear of the unknown and go for gold anyway. According to Canadian Hockey Wayne Gretzky You miss 100% of the pictures that you never take. " Snowboarder Shaun White, is about taking calculated risks and won the gold medal in halfpipe for the hard work and willingness to take risks. Although he won his first race after he opted to attempt their signature moves easily into a runoff. Exuberant after the completion of its "double McTwist 1260, he said," I am pleased, I have dreams, I have goals, and try to do so. "After his own preparation, describe the risks you're comfortable with and then move forward with enthusiasm.
Overcoming fear of change. With the weather in Vancouver, many events have been postponed, throwing schedules. Athletes were mentally adapt to these changes and remain ready for competition. An athlete who has started his own change was the skater Yuko Kawaguchi. She has renounced his Japanese citizenship and offers Russia to be trained by the legendary coach, Tamara Moskvina. Although not not medaling Games, he lived his dedication to sports movement. When forced to change its original strategy of its own feel free to put your Plan B into action. It can be a winner.
Overcoming the fear of pain. Skier Lindsey Vonn Shin beaten during months of training last and was afraid that prevents him from participating in the Olympics. But she tried anyway, before the race, saying: "It is difficult … I know that I I have to do. I know how to ski. This is the fight against pain. "And fight she did, winning the gold medal in the decline of women. Then she wrote about their efforts, "Nothing comes free." You can have your own pain – physical or emotional – to work through the development of your goals. Consider the motivation you need to succeed in their fight to win.
Overcome fear of pleasure. Lindsey Jacobellis slip out during the semi-finals of snowboard cross, once more, losing the chance to win a medal. After frustration initial, shared her thoughts to reporters: "I can still have fun somehow. I felt like making a nice truck driver pleased to support which is the spirit is. "Snowboarders other competition based on their attitude. Nate Holland, said:" It does not always win. It is fun, style, showing their orders. "And Baumbartner Nick explained:" This is not the finish … All About travel. It's about taking the wild course. "Thus, even when C is in the midst of a competition of their own, do not forget enjoy the process and have fun.
As we learn from athletes to the Olympic Winter Games and beyond their own fears, remember that "you can not score if you do not take a picture." Trust your courage, strength and sense of fair play and respect of his challenges and succeed. You can not receive a gold medal, but can be a winner in the same way.
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About the Author
Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. & Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. are family relationship experts with a 4-step model for change. If you’re coping with acting-out teenagers, aging parents, boomerang kids or difficult daughters-in-law, our tips make family rifts disappear, even for Sandwich Generation Boomers. Visit us at http://www.NourishingRelationships.blogspot.com and http://www.HerMentorCenter.com.
"I can see the Olympic snowboard online?
I do not want to miss any action Shaun White, but we'll probably all work in television most of the time. I'll keep everything I can DVR, but I prefer to watch live. I can hear NBC work, etc.. I do not see online calendar 2010 Olympics NBCOlympics.com transmission (this is for the Olympic Games Beijing 2008).
There is a place where you can see online at the Olympics. I tried a software that I found on google and don `t really work well. I was angry about it so I came to Yahoo answers and found a site that works very well. I watched the Olympics every day and I think is better than cable (I have a good computer so it may have something to do with that.) Anyway I saw all these issues and thought I'd share it with others facing the same problem. The site is http://www.GetTVonComputer.com
Shaun White at Copper Grand Prix for 2010 Winter Olympics