Stay Motivated in Adversity How do you feel and what do you do when your training regimen is disrupted? Injuries, illnesses, inclement weather, facility shutdowns and vacations are some circumstances that can disrupt an athlete’s training or competing. Uncontrollable circumstances, such as an injury, can spur several thoughts that create anxiety for an athlete and hurt their confidence. For … Sport Psychology Article…
How Athletes Can Improve When Adversity Strikes What types of adversity have created difficulty for you in the past? Maybe you have experienced an injury or long-term sickness… Or were cut from a team or benched by your coach… Or bombed in a big competition or missed the playoffs… Or had conflict with your teammates or personal issues. Adversity can be … Sport Psychology Article…
Stop Dwelling on Mistakes for a Better Mindset How do you process a disastrous performance? How do you move on from a performance that is so devastating that you want to leave the arena as fast as possible? Every athlete can point to that one horrible performance they would want to erase from their career. Many athletes reach … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Stay Focused to Finish Strong Have you ever finished a competition and had regrets about your lack of effort? It’s one thing to lose, but it is a bitter pill to swallow when you lost and know you didn’t give it your all. When you lose, it’s not always your fault. Many contributing factors impact the … Sport Psychology Article…
Improve Success in Sports With Mental Imagery Is mental imagery a gimmick or a useful mental game skill to improve athletic performance? In fact, many athletes have found a lot of success using visualization daily in their training regimes. They mention several benefits that they received through visualization, including: If so many successful athletes visualize, what exactly is … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Clutch or Choke as an Athlete? Why do some athletes deliver in competition while other athletes choke under pressure? Do you see yourself as a clutch athlete or an athlete that chokes under pressure? Choking is something that many athletes struggle with. Choking can prevent you from excelling in competitions and reaching your athletic potential. Many … Sport Psychology Article…