The Pressure of Competitive Swimming
Leah Avery shares her personal experience as a competitive swimmer, highlighting the pressure and lack of support she faced throughout her career. She discusses the constant need to maintain a high level of performance and the detrimental impact it had on her mental well-being. Leah hopes that by speaking out, changes can be made to ensure young athletes don't have to go through the same challenges.In this clip
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As an athlete, how can I address performance anxiety and self-esteem if I feel like my team is quietly disappointed in me, and I'm losing confidence despite my skill and track record, as discussed in the episode 210. Triggers, Pressure, and Stress: Addie Bracy, CMPC on How to Train Your Mind and the clip Overcoming Race Expectations
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