We all know how negative thoughts can impact our performance on the match field. Most athletes have no clue about how to deal with such thoughts. They find it almost impossible to bring their focus back to the present situation. But some professional athletes seem to thrive in pressure situations. How do they do it? Don't they get negative thoughts which distract them? Agreed, they have the experience of playing in similar situations many times before. But they seem mentally so strong. Athletes who do not have that experience under their belt can use simple mental steps to manage negative thoughts more effectively. This blog will talk about these three simple steps on how to manage negative thoughts during your match and how to remain focused in those pressure situations. Step 1- Acceptance. Resisting negative thoughts is our biggest mistake. We try to resist them. We try to fight the thought. But guess what- the harder we try to fight- the harder it hits back at us. It is like a...