Let's talk: Coping with Losing in a Competition…
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Let's talk: Coping with Losing in a Competition. #conversation
In the recent events of me tragically losing in the #TangledTournament4 and not making it to the finals I feel the need to reassure myself and address proper behaviour when being exposed as a #loser .
A wise Wiki How once said: "There are a lot of benefits to be gained from participating in a competition, such as perseverance, mental and physical exercise, and social interaction. The most important benefit, though, is the gain of coping skills. Accepting your #loss , keeping your spirits high, and preparing for your next competition are ways to deal with losing that will allow you to feel happy about your participation and ready to face the next challenge."
but How do YOU deal with losing?
Some basic guidelines:
Method 1 (my least favorite)
Accepting Your #Loss .jpg
1 . Congratulate your opponent(s). Commending your opponent for a game well-played is a classy way to handle defeat, and a good habit to develop for all competition. While you might have a knee-jerk-off reaction to #loss at first, losing gracefully is a valuable life skill that can apply to many aspects of life. Offering a handshake, high five or simple congratulations to someone who beat you is an excellent show of #sportsmanship and a positive step in processing a loss.
2. Talk about the loss. Success in competition means enjoying, and benefitting from, your #participation in a game or event; this success requires certain mental skills, including people skills, and the ability to deal effectively with #emotions . Discussing your loss- with friends, family, teammates, a coach, or anyone else who will listen- is a healthy way to acknowledge your feelings after a competition, and to reinforce your commitment to the game itself.
"I feel naked, get me some clothes!"
3. Make a list of the things you gained from #participating . It is important to remember that competition is about more than just a win and a #loss . Performance, mastery of skill and sportsmanship are all vital components of the experience that do not hinge on beating an opponent. To help you focus on the good, write #down some of the benefits that your participation in the competition provided, such as:
Fart jokes.
..
Method 2 "The Distractor"
Keeping Your Spirits High
1. Enjoy some funny, lighthearted fart jokes. #Losing a competition may inspire #negative thoughts and emotions, which can contribute to #problems of mental health if they are dwelled upon for too long. To avoid overthinking your #loss , look for fun distractions that will boost your spirit and promote a more optimistic outlook. Like, when have you last looked at goatse or tubgirl?
2. Give yourself a 'consolation' prize. Whether or not you win a competition, your hard work and participation deserve to be rewarded. If you are sad about losing, treating yourself is an excellent way of boosting your mood and acknowledging your merit. “Bangin a Hooker” has been shown to promote happiness by providing a stronger sense of control over a person’s environment and alleviating sadness.
3. Write down a list of great things about yourself. But who needs that?
Method 3:
Preparing for the Next Competition
1. E stablish your game plan or strategy.
Mental preparedness is a crucial component of competing, especially when you are coming back from a #loss . Self-doubt and second-guessing may blur your focus and prevent you from bringing your "Ass game" to the competition. Committing to a plan or strategy beforehand, particularly one that implements things that you learned from your last competition, will allow you to perform in a decisive and confident weaner.
In a farting competition, for example, a pooper's strategy might involve considering whether to go as fast as possible right after the dump, break out mid-race, or alternate between high and low speed.
2. Psych yourself up with music. Anime Techno is an excellent way to get back into the rhythm of competition after loss. It has been shown that Anime Techno can improve performance by lowering a competitor's perception of effort, steering their mind away from the perception of fatigue and quelling feelings of anxiety before a competition.
3. Find a lucky charm or pre-game ritual. Good luck charms or rituals have been proven to improve performance by boosting competitors' belief in their ability to accomplish a task. Choosing a special dog-turd or tradition of your own might be especially useful if your self-assuredness is shaken after a losing a competition. While overemphasis on superstition is not ideal, it might be a positive move to add a fun, confidence-boosting element to your routine while competing, such as:
a lucky buttplug
Anyway.. these are just a few of my favorite ways of getting over a loss.
Others include being a sarcastic whiney princess, maybe you already guessed that.
but more importantly:
What's your strategy?
In the recent events of me tragically losing in the #TangledTournament4 and not making it to the finals I feel the need to reassure myself and address proper behaviour when being exposed as a #loser .
A wise Wiki How once said: "There are a lot of benefits to be gained from participating in a competition, such as perseverance, mental and physical exercise, and social interaction. The most important benefit, though, is the gain of coping skills. Accepting your #loss , keeping your spirits high, and preparing for your next competition are ways to deal with losing that will allow you to feel happy about your participation and ready to face the next challenge."
but How do YOU deal with losing?
Some basic guidelines:
Method 1 (my least favorite)
Accepting Your #Loss .jpg
1 . Congratulate your opponent(s). Commending your opponent for a game well-played is a classy way to handle defeat, and a good habit to develop for all competition. While you might have a knee-jerk-off reaction to #loss at first, losing gracefully is a valuable life skill that can apply to many aspects of life. Offering a handshake, high five or simple congratulations to someone who beat you is an excellent show of #sportsmanship and a positive step in processing a loss.
2. Talk about the loss. Success in competition means enjoying, and benefitting from, your #participation in a game or event; this success requires certain mental skills, including people skills, and the ability to deal effectively with #emotions . Discussing your loss- with friends, family, teammates, a coach, or anyone else who will listen- is a healthy way to acknowledge your feelings after a competition, and to reinforce your commitment to the game itself.
"I feel naked, get me some clothes!"
3. Make a list of the things you gained from #participating . It is important to remember that competition is about more than just a win and a #loss . Performance, mastery of skill and sportsmanship are all vital components of the experience that do not hinge on beating an opponent. To help you focus on the good, write #down some of the benefits that your participation in the competition provided, such as:
Fart jokes.
..
Method 2 "The Distractor"
Keeping Your Spirits High
1. Enjoy some funny, lighthearted fart jokes. #Losing a competition may inspire #negative thoughts and emotions, which can contribute to #problems of mental health if they are dwelled upon for too long. To avoid overthinking your #loss , look for fun distractions that will boost your spirit and promote a more optimistic outlook. Like, when have you last looked at goatse or tubgirl?
2. Give yourself a 'consolation' prize. Whether or not you win a competition, your hard work and participation deserve to be rewarded. If you are sad about losing, treating yourself is an excellent way of boosting your mood and acknowledging your merit. “Bangin a Hooker” has been shown to promote happiness by providing a stronger sense of control over a person’s environment and alleviating sadness.
3. Write down a list of great things about yourself. But who needs that?
Method 3:
Preparing for the Next Competition
1. E stablish your game plan or strategy.
Mental preparedness is a crucial component of competing, especially when you are coming back from a #loss . Self-doubt and second-guessing may blur your focus and prevent you from bringing your "Ass game" to the competition. Committing to a plan or strategy beforehand, particularly one that implements things that you learned from your last competition, will allow you to perform in a decisive and confident weaner.
In a farting competition, for example, a pooper's strategy might involve considering whether to go as fast as possible right after the dump, break out mid-race, or alternate between high and low speed.
2. Psych yourself up with music. Anime Techno is an excellent way to get back into the rhythm of competition after loss. It has been shown that Anime Techno can improve performance by lowering a competitor's perception of effort, steering their mind away from the perception of fatigue and quelling feelings of anxiety before a competition.
3. Find a lucky charm or pre-game ritual. Good luck charms or rituals have been proven to improve performance by boosting competitors' belief in their ability to accomplish a task. Choosing a special dog-turd or tradition of your own might be especially useful if your self-assuredness is shaken after a losing a competition. While overemphasis on superstition is not ideal, it might be a positive move to add a fun, confidence-boosting element to your routine while competing, such as:
a lucky buttplug
Anyway.. these are just a few of my favorite ways of getting over a loss.
Others include being a sarcastic whiney princess, maybe you already guessed that.
but more importantly:
What's your strategy?
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You are not a loser man. You are one of my favorite creators on here. You just have to keep going. I have had a large amount of failures in my life. I think they have actually made me a better person. The way I cope is by taking a day or two to recoup my mind and body. After that I just go back to the grind. Like I said, you are one of my favorite creators. Making someone laugh or just enjoy a small portion of there day is an accomplishment in itself. You have a way of creating and imagination I do not see in many people. You are awesome and you will get the next one!
Thanks man! I feel terrible for beeing openly vocal about my displeasure but it helped me cope. I tried not to bash anyone but myself in the post but it still feels like stepping on someone's shoes. One of my biggest weaknesses is that i seem to love bathing in self-pity so i kinda enjoyed writing all that. Doink! Thanks for sharing your experience. I need to start to recoup before throwing a tantrum. Here's to growing up! /clink
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It was a good idea to post about it. Get it off of your chest and get some feedback from the community. I have the same weakness. When I fail or make a mistake I tend to dwell on it for a long time and keep replaying that moment in my head over and over. Even though I can not do anything about it I still can not help but relive it over and over again. I have come to realize my failures are sometimes needed to help me get to where I am trying to go. Keep your head up bro. Here's to growing up for sure! /clink
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yeah... not a looser in my book.. also being a fan of fart jokes and turd sarcasm.... the decision was hard and democracy had the last word. humour is individual and voting for the funniest joke it's like voting for the best colour... it sucks
Thx. Im not mad at the judges for their choice really. Just still pissed about my own direction for that entry. Hindsight wins again. Enjoying Xmas and time with the fam was rewarding enough tho so in the end it payed off to not stress them too much about the tournament. I do get nervous and bitchy with deadlines so I had to get it outta the way faster than i'd usually have.
I get it... it was a bad week to have a deadline... it was stressful for everybody and some people didn't even make it...coordinating judges from allover the world wasn't easy too.. the last Tournament I didn't make through the end as well and it was a good lesson to be learned...Channel any disappointment into determination, and keep pursuing your passions with enthusiasm. 👍
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Tim, I wanna chat with you :) Trust me - you are NO LOSER. Price and I want to offer you a sweet
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Thank you Danny and sry for not jumping straight into conversation with you cuz its obviously a dream like offer. Ill be back home some time soon and will have calmed my soul down by then. Lets def talk!
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