Causes and Consequences of Self-talk on Performance
How you think and talk to yourself is linked to how you feel and act. This may sound obvious, but it should be striking, then, to realize how much you likely talk to yourself in a way that completely forgets this notion. That's your inner critic poisoning the narrative of your mind.
Emotional Intelligence: The RULER Approach
Why is emotional intelligence important for athletes? It leads to emotional regulation. We all know an athlete who is able to more efficiently emotionally regulate themselves are poised to perform better. Here is how you get started...
Irrational Beliefs Athletes Fall Prey To
Albert Ellis is famous for conceiving irrational beliefs most, if not all, humans fall prey to during their lives. Let's examine some with the context of sports in mind; reframes will be provided below each irrational belief.
Post Performance Routine to Facilitate Learning and Closure
We're going to look what sport psychology encourages athletes to do in order to optimize learning and manage rumination. First off, there is always room to learn from a performance...
The Comparison Game
It’s human nature to compare yourself to others, particularly those in a better position than you are. Without awareness of this mental performance pitfall, it can lead you down a track that undermines your performance, mood, and ability to reach your potential.
Not All Pressure Is Equal
When the pressure is on, what exactly do you think of? Is it a high-stakes game? A scout or family in the stands? A loud and sizable crowd? Pressure comes from anything that increases the importance of performing well.
