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“Dr Gervais has athletes prepare by writing down self-talk and three experiences that prove it”

Analyzed on 2026-09-17T22:42:33+00:00 · Last updated 2026-09-17

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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.

Extracted from: Winter Olympics: How Athletes Handle Disappointment (and How You Can Too) , The New York Times

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The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Supports

“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.”

Winter Olympics: How Athletes Handle Disappointment (and How You Can Too)

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Claim ID CLM-1FA5F6E7
Slug dr-gervais-has-athletes-prepare-by-writing-down-self-talk-an-1fa5f6e7
Origin nytimes.com
Captured 214 d ago
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Sports Psychology