‘Take a Little Bit of Time Off’ : Paige Spiranac Revealed the Trick She Used When She ‘Felt Lost’ in Her Golfing Game

The former professional golfer, Paige Spiranac, has always been firm regarding mental health issues. Her life journey has been a roller coaster. Therefore, she is well aware of the difficulties faced by people with their mental health. Even though she left professional golf in 2016, she did not land far from the sport. She uses her podcast and other social media channels to discuss the sport. And also raises awareness about mental health issues.

Her confidence was shattered many times while she was playing on the LPGA. And not just that, but her online journey has been challenging too. But today, you see an internet queen with over 11 million followers across all social media channels. She has come a long way because she conquered the demons causing her issues. And in 2020, she shared a tip that could help everyone trick the anxiety-causing mental stress.

Paige Spiranac shares the expert tip

One of the reason one suffers mentally, especially during golf, is overthinking. According to her, people tend to get in their heads and feel more than required. She explained, “You get so in your head, and you’re thinking about everything, and you’re trying to do too much.” According to her, one can play the best golf only if they are confident and focused. The best technique is to eliminate all the things that do not matter while playing golf.

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She explained the trick, “You play your best golf when you’re confident, and you’re not thinking of anything. So you want to try to eliminate almost everything that you can, to not be thinking of your mechanics, or not thinking of all these techniques that you have.” However, there is another better way to tackle the issues. When one feels lost, one needs to step away from the problem for a while. Take a break, calm down and then return with a fresh mind. It worked best for her; therefore, she shared it with everyone for everyone’s benefit.

Spiranac said, “I just felt lost,” until she discovered stepping away. Explaining her way to tackle, she said, “When you get to that point, maybe take a little bit of time off; that seemed to really help for me. And play for fun.” Maxim’s Sexiest American Woman believes that golf is better played with a calm mind. And to do that, one needs to step away or play for fun. Not everything has to be about winning. 

Did Spiranac feel like quitting, too?

Not many people might be aware that the former LPGA player had severe social anxiety. There was a time in her life when her depression hit rock bottom, and she could not escape it. She lost hope and did not want to deal with life at all. The former golfer reached a breaking point when she tried to take her own life during college.

She underwent the same experience when someone threatened her online. Right before her first game as a professional golfer, she received the threat of releasing her naked pictures. She locked herself in the bathroom to escape. 

However, later, she realized that it was not what she deserved. Her antidepressants were not working either because she used to drink. But she decided to take matters into her hand and alter her life. Spiranac brought significant changes to her schedule, took therapy, and focused on her goals. 

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What do you do when you feel lost? Let us know in the comments down below.