Compete Well — Managing Expectations

The Problem

"High expectations often arrive with success, and when you fall short of them your confidence takes the knock. Thoughts like "I shouldn't make any mistakes" add pressure, and the expectations of teammates, coaches, parents or fans can add more. The good news is that confidence and expectations are different things, and you can keep one high while letting go of the other."

What you'll achieve

Outcomes you can expect

Tell the difference between confidence and expectations
Name the expectations you carry into competition, and the ones you feel from others
Set two process goals for each area of your sport before you compete
Review each competition with a short post-game assessment

The science behind it

What you'll learn

Why strict expectations can hurt confidence and add pressure
How to replace expectations with smaller objectives, or process goals
How to work process goals into your practice routines
How to keep your focus on the process during competition

What's included

Everything you get

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

Who it's for

The right fit

Designed for For athletes whose expectations have risen with their success and who now feel more pressure to perform well.

As you achieve more in your sport, your expectations rise with you, and so does the pressure. This Compete Well course helps you uncover the strict expectations that undermine your confidence and replace them with manageable objectives. Two modules, taken in order: first you name your expectations and set process goals for each area of your game, then you make those goals your game-time habit with this week's action plans and a post-game assessment.

Common questions

FAQ

Where should I start in the Compete Well series?

This is a good place to start: the course treats managing expectations as an important mental skill to master first.

When do I use the tools?

Note your expectations before your next competition, work one or two process goals into practice, and answer the post-game assessment after your next competition, ideally on the same day.

Are my answers private?

Almost every tool is also a workbook you can fill in on your own device; nothing you type into it is sent to us or stored on our servers.

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Keep your confidence high by trading strict expectations for process goals

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