Sports psychology articles for athletes and performers to improve mental toughness in sports
How Do You Stay Mentally Strong During Setbacks? Setbacks are an inevitable part of every athlete’s journey. Whether it’s injury, a performance slump, reduced playing time, or personal struggles, these moments challenge more than just physical ability—they test an athlete’s mindset, resolve, and mental toughness. While it’s tempting to see setbacks as obstacles, they often turn into moments that ignite growth, … Sport Psychology Article…
Mindset Over Physique Is an athlete without the ideal physical characteristics at a disadvantage in competitive sports? The “prototypical body” is considered a significant advantage for athletes. Tall football quarterbacks can see over the linemen and have a better view downfield when they drop back to pass. In swimming, long limbs provide better leverage against the water. Baseball … Sport Psychology Article…
How Does Self-Talk Affect Your Game? Too often, athletes are dismissive of self-talk. Either they think self-talk doesn’t really impact performance, or your self-talk is relatively unchangeable. However, language has a profound impact on athletes. Has a parent or coach ever told you, “You are not good enough?” Have you ever been labeled as “lazy”? Has an important … Sport Psychology Article…
Does Bulletin Board Material Improve Performance? Many athletes use pre-game trash-talking or bulletin board material to their advantage. Bulletin board material can fuel motivation. Some athletes thrive on proving doubters wrong. The challenge excites them to lift their game to another level. For example, bulletin board material can provide several benefits for athletes: However, bulletin board material is … Sport Psychology Article…
When is Having a Bad Memory a Good Thing in Sports? Too often in sports, bad memories interfere with present performance. Think back to a time when you made a crucial mistake in a competition. You replayed that moment over and over. No matter what you were attempting in the moment, that past mistake kept popping up in … Sport Psychology Article…
What is Your Formula for Success? A success formula is like a recipe or set of instructions describing how to successfully and consistently create something. For example, if your goal is to prepare at an elite level, what do you need to add to the mix that produces high-level preparation? What habits, mentality, training, nutrition, and physical elements … Sport Psychology Article…