Sports psychology articles for athletes and performers to improve mental toughness in sports
A Positive Mindset Helps to Perform Better Do you view self-talk as something you can control? Do you think self-talk has any impact on performance? Imagine how you would feel if your parents told you that you had no chance of winning because you were competing against a “more talented” opponent before the start of a competition. Would … Sport Psychology Article…
Focus On Your Team Goal How well are you able to deal with the drama on your team? Let’s be honest, drama happens on sports teams. Sometimes, athletes clash with coaches, coaches get angry with athletes, or teammates argue amongst themselves. You can probably recall times when conflict or drama affected your team in the past or even … Sport Psychology Article…
Keep Focus and Stay in the Moment What causes choking? Why do some athletes choke while other athletes rise to the occasion? No athlete likes to hear the word “choking,” let alone admit it. Yet, some athletes believe they “always choke” when the pressure is on. Choking is rooted in three sources: 1. Self-talk – If you tell … Sport Psychology Article…
Not Letting One Bad Game Define Your Skills How long does it take you to get over a loss or poor performance? Hours? Days? Weeks? The longer you ruminate about a bad game or lackluster performance, the more it becomes embedded in your mind. Reliving a bad game is like training your mind for a repeat performance. When you mentally … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Perform at Your Best What motivates you to perform your best in competition? What sources of motivation give you that extra boost to push in practice and training? Without motivation, you won’t accomplish much in your sport. Competing at a high level requires you to fuel your motivational tank continually. It is interesting to note that motivation … Sport Psychology Article…
Perform Your Best in Playoffs Does a playoff mindset mean athletes play at a higher level in post-season competition? When you think of a playoff mindset, you probably think of Kobe Bryant’s ability to hit a winning shot in the playoffs… or Tom Brady and his stellar play in the Super Bowl… or a lights-out World Series closer … Sport Psychology Article…