Do You Focus Too Much on Competitors?

Motocross and auto racing psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting mental toughness, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross and auto racing training tips and strategies.

In today’s racing psychology session, I discuss the mental racing tips to improve your focus before races.

I answer the following mental training for racing question:

“I focus too much on other competitors instead of myself. I start to doubt myself during competition. How can I focus less on my competition and more on myself?”

Learn the top mental racing strategies to improve your focus on race day. Learn how to develop a consistent and focused race mind prior to races.

Many racers worry about their competition before the race. This causes racers to perform tentatively and avoid making mistakes. The key is to avoid comparisons with other racers and focus on what is important to race well.

Listen the podcast on “improving your focus” to gain the focus help you need to race your best!

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Patrick Cohn Mental Performance Coach
Dr. Patrick Cohn is a sports and race mental training authority. He excels at coaching athletes in auto racing, motorcycle racing, and Motocross, including racing teams to help them reach their peak performance and perform in the zone. His mental skills programs for racers and teams increase teamwork, concentration, composure, and confidence.

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