Athlete Tip: Telling Yourself "This Is Too Hard" Is Killing Your Performance

Athlete Tip: Telling Yourself "This Is Too Hard" Is Killing Your Performance

April 14, 2026 · 7 min · Season 2 · Episode 293

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Coach Bre discusses how negative self-talk can hinder athletic performance and offers insights on improving mindset.

Athletes: Your brain finds evidence for whatever you tell it. Take the quiz to find your competitor style, then watch your personalized playlist → https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy The words you say to yourself during practice aren't just thoughts. They're instructions your brain follows - and "this is too hard" is sending your brain straight to the exit. 👋🏼 I'm Coach Bre, a Certified Mental Performance Coach and former 4x state championship volleyball coach with 14 years of experience. I ...

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