Mental Performance Articles

Sports psychology articles to improve your mindset for sports and performance by Peak Performance Sports

Staying Motivated Over A Long Season

Boost Motivation

Motivation In Sports Do you or your athletes maintain motivation over the course of a long season? Practices, weight training, video sessions, physical therapy can deplete an athlete’s motivation for brief periods of time. But motivation is directly under your control and is one big factor that contributes to peak performance. The question you need to ask yourself … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Overcome Negative Beliefs That Keep Athletes Stuck

Counter Negativity

Where Do Negative Beliefs Come From? Negative beliefs prevent some athletes from achieving the success they dream about. These athletes are plagued with negative beliefs about their talents and ability to perform in competition. These negative beliefs, self-labels, and irrational thoughts can overwhelm athletes often before the competition even begins. By the time the competition starts, lack of … Sport Psychology Article…

Is Tiger Woods Suffering From The Yips?

Overcome The Yips

Tips For Overcoming The Yips This past week, at the Phoenix Open, Tiger Woods not only missed the cut, but he had the highest score of his professional career. He posted an 82. If you had told any golf pros or fans that Tiger Woods would be in such poor form 10 years ago, no one would believe … Sport Psychology Article…

Positive or Negative Self-Talk. Which One Do You Use?

Positive Self-Talk

Carr’s Positive Self-Talk Does negative self-talk make it difficult to focus during competitions? Do you wish you could be more positive after mistakes? Negative self-talk is when you berate yourself for making mistakes during practice or competition. Obviously, negative self-talk hurts your confidence and enjoyment in sports. How can you turn negative self-talk into positive self–talk, the mental … Sport Psychology Article…

The Secret To The Seattle Seahawks’ Mental Toughness

Mental Toughness

Championship Athletes And The Mental Game All athletes seek to gain an advantage over their opponents, to play with confidence in tight games, to rise up to challenges, to achieve more of their potential and to get to the “next level.” The question most athletes seek to answer is, “How do I get to the next level?” or … Sport Psychology Article…

How To Perform Well Despite A Hostile Crowd

Playing Optimally

Have You Ever Been Intimidated by a Crowd? Do you lose your focus or composure when playing in opposing arenas with loud, vocal crowds? Have you ever been intimidate by a crowd? Maybe the opposing team had a reputation for excelling at their home site (home field advantage) or the opposing crowd was unusually loud… You probably felt … Sport Psychology Article…