Sports psychology articles to improve your mindset for sports and performance by Peak Performance Sports
What is The Key to Breaking a Losing Streak? Losing streaks come in a couple forms: a number of consecutive losses to several teams or the inability to beat one particular team over a long period of time. Whichever type of losing streak you might have experienced, it can have a devastating effect on how you approach a … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Move on From Mental Scars in Sports The past can sometimes haunt athletes. For example, past mistakes, missteps and missed opportunities can prevent you from playing your very best right now. I call these “mental scars.” Despite the recognized danger of living in the past, many athletes can’t get over these mental scars from the past. … Sport Psychology Article…
How to be Confidence When You Get Your Shot Have you ever been suddenly thrust into a new role for the team and questioned if you were prepared? Having a new role on a team can be an anxious time, even if it is for a few games or one competition. Athletes get sick or injured all the … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You “Play-It-Safe” or “Go For It”? Are you afraid to “go for it” during a round of golf for fear you will miss shots when they matter most? Do you lack the confidence to take risks and instead opt to play it safe when you golf? Most golfers believe you need to be confident to take risks. … Sport Psychology Article…
How Athletes Win When The Game is on The Line Imagine yourself in a situation during a competition when the outcome of the game rests upon your shoulders… How do you think you would respond? Would you get nervous and freeze? Would your mind be taken over by negative thoughts? Would you fear failing when teammates depended on … Sport Psychology Article…
What Are The Yips in Sports? The yips do not discriminate for athletes. It occurs in many sports skills… The golfer who suddenly can’t sink a three-foot putt… The infielder who seemingly lost his ability to throw accurately to first base… The quarterback who has difficulty making routine throws despite having no previous issue with his short passing … Sport Psychology Article…