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Practice selfacceptance and self-compassion from "summary" of The Inner Game of Tennis (50th Anniversary Edition) by W. Timothy Gallwey
In the process of learning and mastering tennis, as well as any other skill in life, it is crucial to cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion. This means being kind and understanding towards oneself, especially in moments of struggle or failure. Instead of being overly critical or judgmental, it is important to treat oneself with the same level of patience and empathy that one would offer to a friend. Self-acceptance involves acknowledging one's strengths and weaknesses without judgment. It is about recognizing that nobody is perfect and that making mistakes is a natural part of the learnin...
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