While some people think that the life of an athlete, in this case a golfer, is not stressful, such views are far from the truth. Being a professional golfer involves a lot of sacrifice, effort and pressure, and only the mentally strongest manage to come out on top.
Akshay Bhatia is one of the names predicted to be a future leader and a golfer who will compete for top spots in the Majors.
After the first day of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bhatia has a one-shot lead.
This immediately sparked a reaction from the public, who believe the golfer has strong potential.
In a media interview after the first day, Akshay touched on many topics but mostly emphasized his inconsistent game, admitting that it sometimes stresses him and affects his everyday life.
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However, he admits that sometimes he sees the positives in everything, while other times he finds it difficult to accept certain moments.
"Yeah. I think certain days are easier than others, but again, it's still very hard. I felt like at 3M I did a nice job for three days and then Sunday was -- I sat in my hotel room furious. It's hard because I want to perform the way I know I can, and this year again hasn't been the easiest. But I'm just trying to enjoy what I have and be grateful for what I get to do for a living.."- he said.
Showing emotions can sometimes be a salvation
Finding peace is a serious challenge for some, but are there ways to make it easier for yourself and be significantly calmer both in your private life and on the golf course? Bhatia believes that there is no need to force peace, as such things come naturally.
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He believes that it is equally important to have a reaction to a slightly poor performance, and to show anger and disappointment on the golf course.
"I mean, I just feel, like, calm. Essentially like today I felt pretty relaxed, and I'm not trying to -- I'm just not trying to force anything. I'm not trying to -- it's okay to get mad at golf shots but not at yourself, not self-deprecate yourself, which I tend to do.." he concluded.
