Unfragile Self-Assessment

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1. 1I have difficulty setting goals & working a plan to meet those goals.

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2. 2My success in practice is better than during competition.

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3. 3I am self-conscious & worry about what others think about my performance.

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4. 4Self-doubt before or during games limits my success.

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5. 5Letting others down by not performing up to expectations is something I worry about.

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6. 6I am self-conscious & worry about how others may perceive me.

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7. 7Before or during competitions I worry, am often tense, or may be anxious.

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1 = Always, 2 = Very Often, 3 = Often, 4 = Sometimes, 5 = Rarely, 6 = Very Rarely, 7 = Never

1. 8Pre-game jitters do not go away after the first few minutes into the competition.

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2. 9I am motivated by fear -or- fear of failure and it affects me in competition.

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3. 10My fear of success can sabotage my performance when I am winning.

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4. 11At times I am confused why I play my sport or why others motivate me.

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5. 12External results, accolades, recognition, or praise are key motivators for me.

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6. 13My self-worth is often connected to how well I perform in sports.

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7. 14I lose focus or have mental lapses during critical times of the game.

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1 = Always, 2 = Very Often, 3 = Often, 4 = Sometimes, 5 = Rarely, 6 = Very Rarely, 7 = Never

1. 15My patterns in play are hit or miss.

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2. 16I tend to lack a specific mental focus in my routines before, during & after competition.

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3. 17I find myself going through motions physically without mental focus or intensity.

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4. 18I am not excited enough -or- I get too excited to perform my best in competition.

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5. 19I am easily distracted or forget the task-at-hand by the things that go on around me.

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6. 20I experience fear, uncertainty, doubt or negative thoughts before, during or after competition.

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7. 21Thoughts about my previous injuries limit me from performing as well as before.

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1 = Always, 2 = Very Often, 3 = Often, 4 = Sometimes, 5 = Rarely, 6 = Very Rarely, 7 = Never

1. 22When doing well, I get lulled into a mood "to-protect-my-lead" which limits my ability to perform well.

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2. 23I become easily frustrated because of high expectations others place on me -or- I put on myself.

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3. 24Playing with freedom or trust - and - without hesitancy is difficult for me when under pressure.

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4. 25I work on mechanics or technique even when competing or during a game.

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5. 26I have difficulty concentrating in the present, right here & right now.

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6. 27I think too much about the consequences of my performance, good or bad.

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7. 28I over analyze mistakes & thus think too much about technique or tactics in play.

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1 = Always, 2 = Very Often, 3 = Often, 4 = Sometimes, 5 = Rarely, 6 = Very Rarely, 7 = Never

1. 29I have low self-confidence or self-esteem about my athletic abilities & chances for success.

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2. 30I often give myself labels like, "I am a choker" or "I hope I don't mess this up."

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3. 31Letting go of poor past performances is difficult for me.

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4. 32Anger and/or frustration gets in the way of me performing my best.

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5. 33I am often disappointed with my performance and wish it was better.

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6. 34I just want to be the best ever at my sport & want to know how to improve my mental game.

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