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Competing with Heart – Racing with Gratitude

October 20, 2020October 21, 2020 Stephen Walker, PhD 3 Comments competition, dr.-stephen-walker, Kara-Goucher, mental-conditioning, mental-strength, mental-toughness, osaka japan, overcoming injury, peak-performance, racing, running, world track and field championships 2007

By Dr. Stephen Walker PhD, NCC, CMPC, USOC Registry of Sport Psychology On August 25, 2007, the world of

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Focusing Your Attention Effectively to Achieve a Podium Performance

September 16, 2018September 18, 2018 Stephen Walker, PhD 4 Comments coaching, competition, concentration, focus, managing distractions, mental-conditioning, peak-performance, performance skills, performing artist, podium performance, skill building

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.

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Growth Mindset – Don’t Leave Home Without It!

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018 Stephen Walker, PhD 0 Comments athletes, attitudes, becoming your best self, Dr. Carol Dweck, dr.-stephen-walker, grit, Growth mindset, managing emotions, mental-conditioning, mindset, performing artists, resilience

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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P5 Thinking – Mental Conditioning for Peak Performance

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 Stephen Walker, PhD 1 Comment athletic-performance, mental-conditioning, mindset, peak-performance, performing artists, positive thinking, productive thinking, purposeful thinking, sport-psychology

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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