MANAGING YOUR ANXIETIES IN FOOTBALL

By: Stanley Popovich At times, our worries and anxieties can overwhelm us. In addition, our worries can distort our perception of what is reality and what is not. As a result, this may interfere with your on-field play. Here is a brief list of techniques that a football player can use to help gain a better perspective on things during their anxious moments. Sometimes we get stressed out when everything happens all at once. When this happens, a person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off of the problem. A person could read the newspaper, listen to some music or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. This is a great technique to use right before your next event. Remember that our fearful thoughts are exaggerated and can make the problem worse. A good way to manage your worry is to challenge your