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Dr. Gervais has his athletes prepare ahead of time by writing down their self-talk — “I’m a tough competitor,” for example — as well as three experiences that have proved that self-talk.
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Dr Gervais has athletes prepare by writing down self-talk and three experiences that prove it
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Dr. Gervais
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{
    "person": "Michael Gervais",
    "profession": "Psychologist"
}
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Sports Psychology
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February 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM (6 months ago)

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What Olympians Can Teach Us About Disappointment
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/well/move/winter-olympics-athletes-disappointment.html

This article explores how elite athletes, particularly Olympians, cope with the inevitable disappointment of failure. It highlights the importance of resilience, mental skills training, and support systems in navigating setbacks and achieving acceptance. The piece features insights from sports psychologists and athletes.

Olympics Sports Psychology Resilience Mental Health Athlete Performance Failure Disappointment Elite Athletes

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