The Impact of Psychological Skills Training for Competitive Gymnasts With Performance Anxiety or Fear of Injury
This synthesis explores the topic of sport psychology in its efforts to improve performance of competitive gymnasts.
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More Joy… Better Health… Improved Performance
By Stephen Walker, PhD ©2018 More Joy I view Joy as a mindset. Carol Dweck speaks to our developing
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Motivational Mantra and Mental Toughness
By Terri Rejimbal, RRCA certified coach We’ve all heard the saying that “running is 90% mental & 10% physical”, right? It’s
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Harnessing the Power of the Mental Mantra!
By Terri Rejimbal, RRCA certified coach This is a continuation of my previous article title “Motivational Mantra” found at: https://stpeterunfest.org/motivational-mantra-mental-
Read moreProfessional Baseball’s Mental Coaching Revolution
Athletes are thinking differently, Joe Maddon sure is!
Read moreJustin Rose – Gratitude, Mindset and Attitude Always Win
This post features a wonderful video that focuses on Justin Rose and his mindset and attitude toward playing tournament golf. His dedication to excellence resulted in winning the FedEx Cup and $17.7 million in prize money for the season, add to that the World Number 1 Ranking, and it’s been a great year for golf.
Read moreFocusing Your Attention Effectively to Achieve a Podium Performance
Balancing our focus of attention is a key to performing well, especially when facing competing demands. This is even more important during competition. Focusing on the right things and sustaining that focus is the key to achieving a Podium performance. Find out what it takes.
Read moreGrowth Mindset – Don’t Leave Home Without It!
A growth mindset is the Key. Performers who focus on their own preparation, give their best effort and manage a positive attitude are way more likely to be their best when it’s “GO TIME”. They don’t compare themselves to others, for their focus centers exclusively on improving themselves. Their Performances are more consistent because of it. Adopt a Growth mindset – Don’t leave home without it. Be your Best when it Counts the Most.
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The Mental Skills of Jeremy Bloom
Editors note: In my sport psych practice I have recently been asked alot about mindfulness techniques. Meditation, use of mantras
Read moreP5 Thinking – Mental Conditioning for Peak Performance
It is a fact that successful athletes think differently. They have belief systems that support their success and they actively work to manage their thought patterns. Every athlete who has conditioned themselves mentally will have readily practiced methods or strategies that support P5 Thinking. This article reviews these concepts and recommends some exercises to develop your skill at P5 Thinking.
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