You’ve seen it happen. Your kid trains like a champ. They’re all fired up for race day. And then… total meltdown. Why does this happen? For a lot of swimmers, it comes down to one thing: worry. - “What if I don’t swim fast?” - “What if everyone thinks I’m terrible?” - “What if that kid in the next lane beats me?” It’s like their brain turns into a hamster on a wheel, running wild with “what-ifs.” And when their brain is stuck there, they can’t just swim. Here’s something else: A lot of this worry is tied to self-esteem. Basically, they believe their value as a person depends on how they perform. If they swim great, they’re awesome. If they mess up, they’re a failure. No pressure, right? This leads to overthinking, comparing themselves to everyone else, and choking when it matters most. So what’s the fix? Self-acceptance. Swimmers who accept themselves—flaws, bad races, and all—tend to handle pressure way better. They’re calmer. More focused. And they actually enjoy racing. Think about the top swimmers. They’re not just fast; they’re confident, humble, and don’t seem to let the pressure get to them. That’s because they don’t tie their self-worth to their times. How Can Your Swimmer Build Self-Acceptance? Here are some things that actually help: ✅ Focus on effort and improvement, not just medals or times. ✅ Track workouts to show how far they’ve come (even little wins). ✅ Set realistic goals that challenge them, but don’t overwhelm them. ✅ Teach them to appreciate swimming—good races, bad races, and everything in between. ✅ Remind them that swimming isn’t just a sport; it’s something they love. These are small changes, but over time, they can shift the way your swimmer thinks. When they stop worrying about what could go wrong and start trusting themselves, they’re free to perform their best. But what do YOU think? Does focusing on self-acceptance really help swimmers race better? Or is it unrealistic in a sport that’s all about winning? Drop your thoughts below—this is going to be a fun discussion. 👇

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Hi my names Aoife and I'm 12 years old. My favourite stroke is butterfly and I live in Norfolk UK. My goals to get by the end of the year are all the County times. But something I really struggle with is that I'm born in December and lots of the galas are age at the end of the year including Counties. For example when I swim at County's I will be in age group 14 even though I would have only just turned 13. So quite often I'm swimming with people a year older than me. Please comment on this post if you struggle with the same thing. Anyway I hope you enjoy looking at my Goals.