health
February 26, 2026
To rebuild confidence after a setback, try this: It's what 'I would teach an elite athlete,' says mental performance coach
This is how elite athletes build resilience and bounce back from mistakes, according to mental performance coach.
TL;DR
- Elite athletes use the same resilience skills as everyone else to perform at their best.
- The 'learn, burn, return' technique helps individuals recover from setbacks.
- Learn from mistakes by identifying what could be done differently and then letting go of self-judgment.
- Burn a positive phrase or action into your memory to counter negative thought spirals and strengthen neural pathways.
- Return to a positive mindset by assessing feelings and focusing on positive outcomes or takeaways from the situation.
Continue reading the original article