Have a emotional intelligence appropriate, it is not only very important for life in general, it is also very important in sport. Being able to understand what is happening in our mind and thus being able to face it is a vital tool.
Athletes who have emotional intelligence are capable of facing certain situations with enviable temperance. And it is that they know themselves and can more easily manage their temperance, by recognizing what is happening within them. In this way, they can tolerate nerves, frustration, wins and defeats. At the same time, they are able to understand the adversary and make use of the empathy to put yourself in the situation of the opposite.
In addition, a high emotional intelligence in the sports field allows a more effective communication, which favors the teamwork and tolerance to certain behaviors of others.
Why is emotional intelligence important in sport?
Emotional intelligence allows the athlete have more control over their emotions. For this reason it is very important, since it translates into a high performance under pressure.
An athlete who controls his emotions is capable of manage your time much better. He knows how to spend his training time with great concentration and understands the need for rest to improve his performance. Generally, knows how to manage and he leads a healthy lifestyle, since he understands that each one's habits translate directly into their well-being and subsequent effectiveness.
A emotional level, athletes who have this ability, are very good companions and help your team. They have a high capacity for empathize and understand those around you; they know how to listen to themselves and have a important control over their reactions when injustices or setbacks occur. They are clear about their objectives and fight patiently and without frustration.
How to improve emotional intelligence?
- take your time to start to know yourself
- Get in the habit of meditation to calm your interior and be more productive
- Ask yourself often about what is really important and stop to think if certain reactions are worth it
- Be patient on the road to victory and understand that defeat is part of the game
- Talk to the people around you about your impressions and understand the importance of listen to others
The tools that emotional intelligence gives you help you know how to deal with nerves and stress, two concepts that can ruin more than one game.