If you don't keep your identity in check it will naturally drift toward centering on being a football player, hockey player, baseball player, soccer player, golfer, etc.

 

Problems arise when we aren't succeeding in our sport. Our identity takes a big hit, making it easy to feel like a failure when things aren't going well. 

 

How we see ourselves determines how we respond to adversity. 

 

I would challenge you to shift your athletic identity to being a competitor. 

 

Competing does not mean trying hard. Being a competitor means you're hungry to dominate whatever challenge is currently in front of you. 

 

What a Competitor Looks Like:

 

-Competes in the weight room

-Competes in practice

-Has a plan

-Trusts the process

-Loves challenges

-Embraces uncertainty 

-Makes adjustments

-No ego

-Controls emotions

-Team-first mentality

 

When your identity is wrapped up in your results, your self belief/confidence naturally rides a roller coaster. 

 

To be consistent and unshakeable, start seeing yourself as a Competitor.

 

Compete well this week.