So what are inner limitations? Simply put internal limitations are those of the mind, our mental outlook.

So how do these limitations take form.

Confidence (lack of over)
Stress
Addictions (drugs, sex, gambling, food)
Procrastination (internal conflict)
Belief (im not good enough)
Motivation
Fear
Arousal levels
Goal setting
Internal dialogue
focus

There are other issues that you can add to this as athletes are also humans and live human experience. This can include abuse sexual, verbal and physical. Heart break, loss, rejection, low self esteem etc etc.

So just looking at this list can you now see why i say 90% of all performance is mental. Not just sports but life.

So each day we are going to be taking each one on the list into account and explain how we can re-adress these issues.

Take today to look at the list and highlight the ones you feel maye holding you back from your dream.

GET THE MENTAL EDGE
Michael Darbyshire is a Guest Writer for our Boxing Website