Most athletes are impacted by feelings of anxiety at some point in their athletic pursuit. If an athlete does not learn to manage anxiety, it may interfere with athletic performance because it causes a tense body. When an athlete’s body is tense, their coordination and ease of movement decreases. These are necessary for fluid movement and skill …
Learning how to make your mind work for you takes practice, and it’s well worth the effort. Have you ever felt like your mind is racing and you can’t control your thoughts? Has negative thinking ever gripped your mind, and it seemed impossible to let go of your thoughts? If so, it’s not your fault. …
To learn how to overcome fear in sports, it is helpful to understand how fear comes about. It is normal for athletes to feel fear from time to time. Fear typically shows up in new situations such as a new team or coach, in pressure situations such as competition or games, or during injury recovery. …
If you want to know how to improve self esteem, you must be willing to turn inward. Your mind is an amazing instrument. There are many aspects to it, and these determine how you show up in life every day. Your mind is where your beliefs, habits, memories and emotional states reside. These combined are …
We are wired to focus on the negative. The negativity effect, also known as negativity bias, is the idea that things that are considered negative (e.g. unpleasant emotions, events, thoughts, social interactions) have a bigger impact on our mental state than positive or neutral things.This is true even when the intensity of the things are …
You want to gain confidence in your sport, but you’re not having fun. Developing a positive mindset is key to gaining confidence in your sport. And this means having fun again. No matter your circumstances, there are some effective ways to bring the fun back into your sport. A negative mindset will impact every area …
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Managing emotions can be challenging. Have you ever had the experience of reacting too quickly? We’ve all been there. It often happens when we are upset, and usually looks like this: You are triggered You react negatively Time passes You calm down You regret reacting that way Why does managing emotions seem so challenging? When we …
2020 has been stressful for the whole world. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of our daily lives, some more than others. According to The American Institute of Stress: – About 33% of people report feeling extreme stress – 77% experience stress that affects their health – 48% have trouble sleeping because of stress However, stress …
Do the holidays make you feel anxious? You are not alone. Many people experience holiday stress. Although this time of year brings family and friends together, it can also be a major source of stress and anxiety. Your normal routine is thrown off track.. There are usually several parties or gatherings to attend. You may …
Did you know? Competitive advantage strategies are important for the mental side of sports. According to the International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health, athletes frequently state that the mental side of their sport is the most important aspect of their performance. Professional golfer Arnold Palmer said that golf is 90% psychological. According to him “the total time …
