Taylor Edge interviews Alexa Douthitt, All American softball player at the University of Alabama Huntsville. They discuss the challenges of putting one's identity in their sport and the impact it has on their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Alexa shares her personal journey of breaking free from a performance-based identity and finding her worth outside of softball. She also talks about the role of Season Builder in helping her navigate this process including the most impactful step for her which was creating her 'Box Top'. Alexa shares how she has learned to play the game of softball with freedom and without the pressure of perfectionism. She emphasizes the significance of journaling and quiet time in her journey of breaking free from a performance-based identity. Alexa also introduces the concept of 'pinky thumb', a gesture she and her teammate use to encourage each other and let go of mistakes. She encourages athletes to participate in the Season Builder program and reminds them that their worth is not determined by their performance.

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Takeaways

• Putting one's identity in their sport can lead to a roller coaster of emotions
• Perfectionism can be both a blessing and a curse in sports, driving success but also causing self-doubt and pressure.
• Finding your worth outside of your sport is a journey that requires self-reflection, support, and a shift in mindset.
• Playing with freedom and without the pressure of perfectionism can transform your performance
• Journaling and quiet time are powerful tools for breaking free from a performance-based identity

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