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Compete Well — Overcoming Fear & Approval-Seeking

Stop playing for other people's approval and play freely for yourself

14
Tools
2
Modules
Perspective
Approach
The Problem
"Wanting to be liked, respected or admired through your sport is natural, and so is not wanting to disappoint parents, teammates or coaches. But when that worry takes over, you start guessing what others think, avoiding mistakes and holding back your best game. A different perspective is possible: others appreciate you for who you are, and failure is temporary and something to learn from."
What you'll achieve

Outcomes you can expect

The science behind it

What you'll learn

What's included

Everything you get

  • 14 interactive tools across 2 modules
  • Action plans and a post-game assessment in each module
  • Optional tools from the wider FlourishIQ library
  • Private fillable workbooks for almost every tool, kept on your own device
Who it's for

The right fit

Designed for For athletes who worry about what others think of their game and find themselves performing cautiously as a result.

Worrying about what others think is part of human nature, but in sport it can turn into pressure and fear of failure, and you end up playing it safe. This Compete Well course has two modules, taken in order: the first tackles the need for approval, false mind reading and performing for yourself; the second helps you find the specific fear beneath fear of failure and confront it with a fresh perspective. Each module closes with this week's action plans and a post-game assessment.

Common questions

FAQ

Who is this course for?
Athletes who want to be liked or admired through their sport, who make assumptions about what others think of their performance, or who want to succeed so badly that they play it safe.
Will I change overnight?
No. A new perspective takes time, because it means changing habits or beliefs you may have held for years. The course helps you keep putting it into play.
How does it fit with the other Compete Well courses?
It is one of the Compete Well courses, each focused on one part of the mental game; this one focuses on approval and fear of failure.

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Stop playing for other people's approval and play freely for yourself

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