3 Stages of Teen Self Talk That Secretly Sabotage Performance
Teen self talk is the inner coach in a teen’s head. It runs before and during pressure moments, like a big game or a test. It often matters more than skill or practice. Bad teen self talk follows three steps. First, the teen judges themselves. Then they predict it will go badly. Then their focus splits in two. This split causes the bad result they feared. Teen self talk is a habit, not a fixed trait. It can change. Parents can ask the right questions after a game or test. Coaching can also help. It builds a quick response a teen can use under pressure.
