Have you ever felt scared to make a mistake? Well, I know the feeling of playing hockey with the thought of “don’t make a mistake” constantly in the back of mind. I have played with the fear of disapproval from my coach or parent for not getting the puck out, not scoring, trying a move at the blue line… etc.
I have learned that disapproval and making mistakes is nothing to be afraid of. They are just forms of feedback about the actions we have taken. One of the best ways to learn and grow is by receiving feedback, making corrections then taking some more actions. Hence, mistakes are going to be essential to your growth as a hockey player.
Take away:
1. Take action when facing fear. Do not shy away from a situation because of the fear of making a mistake.
2. Embrace making mistakes by using the feedback to grow as a hockey player.
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