Emotional resilience
Emotional resilience is the ability to stay functional under pressure and to recover quickly after stress.
Definition
Not the absence of emotion, but the ability to regulate it and keep performing. Closely tied to self-regulation and coping.
How it shows up in sport
The athlete doesn't fall apart after a mistake or an unfair call, and sticks to the plan under the pressure of a competition that matters.
Related tests
Assessed through tests of resilience and anxiety.
Exercises
Built by recovering after a mistake and working with your inner dialogue.
Related terms and issues
See mental resilience and self-regulation.
Related topics
See also
When you need a personal review
If the challenge recurs, affects results, or causes strong tension for the athlete, it is better to discuss it with a specialist. Sports Talk helps you find a psychologist and a format that fits the sport, age and upcoming calendar.