How to Stay Focused to Finish Strong Have you ever finished a competition and had regrets about your lack of effort? It’s one thing to lose, but it is a bitter pill to swallow when you lost and know you didn’t give it your all. When you lose, it’s not always your fault. Many contributing factors impact the … Sport Psychology Article…
Improve Success in Sports With Mental Imagery Is mental imagery a gimmick or a useful mental game skill to improve athletic performance? In fact, many athletes have found a lot of success using visualization daily in their training regimes. They mention several benefits that they received through visualization, including: If so many successful athletes visualize, what exactly is … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Clutch or Choke as an Athlete? Why do some athletes deliver in competition while other athletes choke under pressure? Do you see yourself as a clutch athlete or an athlete that chokes under pressure? Choking is something that many athletes struggle with. Choking can prevent you from excelling in competitions and reaching your athletic potential. Many … Sport Psychology Article…
How do You React When the Unexpected Happens? Do difficulties dissuade you from reaching your athletic goals or do they give you the motivation to discover new ways to keep the momentum moving forward? It is said to “expect the unexpected,” but what is most important is to be prepared for the unexpected. All athletes face adversity. Gymnasts … Sport Psychology Article…
Are You a Choker or a Gamer? What type of athlete are you? In a new sports psychology video this week, You learn about the three types of athletes we see in sports psychology. Do you perform better in competition or in practice settings? Many athletes struggle to maintain focus and purpose in practice because it lacks the … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Perform Functionally, Not Perfectly Is perfectionism helpful or harmful to your performance? Do you see perfectionism as a key to your success? Many top athletes players call themselves perfectionists. You look at these players with admiration and conclude that perfectionism is the way to go to reach your full potential in sport. Perfectionism does have clear … Sport Psychology Article…