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Topic: Mind - March 06 2024
Rituals, Routines, and Trusting Yourself

Pre-game rituals are common for athletes, but in some cases, they can spiral and cause unnecessary anxiety. We talked to VIS Expert and Mental Health Clinician specializing in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Cali Werner, on how to strengthen trust in ourselves as athletes and minimize harmful dependency on rituals.

By: Daisy Liljegren

VIS Creator™

& Cali Werner

VIS Expert™

Topic: Mind

March 06 2024

We always want to perform to the best of our ability, which is why we often fall back on rituals as we prepare for competition. But what exactly is considered a ritual, and are they really helpful? To help us understand, we spoke with Cali Werner, VIS expert and mental health clinician specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety-related disorders.  The Break Down A pre-performance routine is a purposeful group of activities that we do to set ourselv...
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