Sports psychology articles to improve your mindset for sports and performance by Peak Performance Sports
Letting Go of Superstar Expectations In the world of sports, the phrase “The NEXT Big Thing” is frequently thrown around with up and coming athletes that show promise, creating high expectations for these athletes. Without a doubt, it’s great to be recognized for your ability and talent within your sport. “The next big thing” tag can be validation … Sport Psychology Article…
Are you Losing the Fun in Sports? “I QUIT!” This is a common thought many young athletes have when contemplating if they want to continue in competitive sports due to no longer having fun. Unfortunately, according to a study conducted by the National Alliance of Youth Sports, approximately, 70 percent of young athletes quit their sport by the … Sport Psychology Article…
Recovering Mentally After a Loss Many athletes want to know the answers to the following questions: *How can you prevent one bad routine from turning into another bad routine? *How can you avoid following up one disastrous game by another disaster? Or *How do you not allow one bad competition to carry over to the next competition? Many … Sport Psychology Article…
The Importance of Setting Mental Goals Getting to the next level requires that you do something different. I’m certain you’ve heard the saying, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you will always get what you’ve always got.” The same is true for sports. Genetics and talent alone can take you only so far. You have to … Sport Psychology Article…
Creating a Plan for Improvement Harsh criticism hurts an athlete but the effect of harsh criticism is doubled when it comes from within the athlete’s mind. Harsh self-criticism is the quickest way to shatter confidence. Many times, athletes describe themselves as being their own biggest critic. This mindset is viewed by some in a positive light meaning that … Sport Psychology Article…
You are More than just an Athlete “Sports is my whole life.” “I live for racing.” “Eat. Sleep. Swim.” Have you ever uttered similar phrases during your athletic career? Too many athletes define themselves based on their sport. They derive self-worth primarily from their sport. And surround themselves with like-minded teammates who are the source of social interaction. … Sport Psychology Article…