How to Stay Focused During Competition

In this week's podcast, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Judith who wants to know how she can overcome external distractions during competition. Judith said: “I’m distracted during league play… Loud talking, people moving in my line of sight, loud music, all those things. I don’t like it because it distracts me. I know I cant control any of these things, however, it takes me out of my game. It’s hard to focus on my shot” The question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week is: “How can I focus better with all those distractions going on?” How can athletes deal with those external distractions going on while they are competition? There are two different types of distractions: (1) internal and (2) external. External distractions are easier to brush off. You have to have a plan and focus only on the play or task at hand. What can you do to focus 100% on the game? Listen to this week's podcast to see what Dr. Cohn says about learning how to overcome external distractions with mental game tips. Download our FREE Mental Toughness Report! 10 'Costly' Mental Game Mistakes Athletes Make Before Competition