Tag mental skills building

Hey athletes! Do you ever feel pressured by a coach to keep playing through pain, compete when you're exhausted, or repeatedly attempt a skill that scares you? As someone who struggled with people pleasing, setting healthy boundaries used to be a VERY stressful topic. I didn’t want to seem difficult or offend anyone. After leaving the athletic world and venturing into the medical field I've learned the hard way how vital emotional intelligence is for upholding your personal boundaries while still being coachable.