
#62 5 Myths That Mess With Your Confidence
From The Athletes Zone Podcast by Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir Annerud
August 6, 2025 · 47 min · Season 2 · Episode 59
About this episode
The episode discusses five myths about confidence that negatively impact athletes' performance and offers evidence-based mindset shifts.
In this episode, I unpack the five biggest myths about confidence that that quietly wreck athletes’ confidence and performance. If your self-belief feels solid one day and shaky the next, one of these myths is likely to blame. I name each myth, show what the research actually says, and offer a simpler, more practical way to think. Tune in for evidence-based mindset shifts you can start using right away and learn how to turn shaky moments into solid performances. If you got value from this episode please leave me a rating and tell me all about it. >> Support the podcast << And don’t forget, you can now listen to the Podcast in the Athletes Zone app ! Download it on the App Store or Google Play and get access to all episodes and more. Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay connected, get a backstage pass and shape future episodes. Check out my personal Instagram for more mental support Here is how you can get help from me: Get my FREE The Zone Performance Edge Watch my FREE Masterclass, The Olympians 4-Step Framework to master your mind and perform when it matters Use The Zone Training Journal to transform your training Join The Zone Academy! Apply for my 3 Month…
People in this episode
Host: Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir Annerud
Topics covered
- confidence
- myths
- athlete performance
- self-belief
- mindset shifts
Keywords
- confidence
- myths
- athletes
- self-belief
- performance
- mindset
- evidence-based
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