Jack Lesyk at the Ohio Center for Sport Psychology defines nine mental skills of successful athletes: Choose and maintain a positive attitude.Maintain a high level of self-motivation.Set high, realistic goals.Deal effectively with people.Use positive self-talk.Use positive mental imagery.Manage anxiety effectively.Manage … Continue reading
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Have you made a new year’s resolution? ‘Want to stick to it this year? Use proven techniques to make sure that you meet your goals this year. “The secret to productive goal setting is in establishing clearly defined goals, writing … Continue reading
In sport psychology, we talk about making goals SMART. The acronym SMART helps you define your goal more clearly. A SMART goal is: S – Specific Your goal clearly tells what action you will take. M – Measurable You will will be able … Continue reading
Many people set lofty exercise goals for the summer and often get discouraged when they fall short. Recognize that is difficult to keep to a schedule in the summer, and realize that the summer is not over yet! Join me … Continue reading
How do you make positive thinking work for you? Gabriele Oettingen, of New York University and the University of Hamburg has been researching positive thinking and motivation. In her book, Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation, she states that … Continue reading
Get psyched for the Honda Classic! When: Monday, February 23 to Wednesday, March 1, 2015 Where: PGA National Resort & Spa Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. 144 players will compete for a purse of $6.1 M, with the … Continue reading
Have a New Year’s Resolution? Many people make resolutions to exercise more, but they have trouble getting going towards their goal or don’t stick with it for long. To get and stay motivated, here are two tips: 1- Get Positive … Continue reading
I have read countless articles about how to survive the holidays and stick to your exercise and diet. Looking at them and the research, I’ve narrowed down the suggestions to just three tips. Keep it simple and remember these three things: … Continue reading