Having an injury and being out of the game is a trying time for an athlete. There are many emotions that you may go through – and reasonably so. What are some healthy ways of managing the frustrations of being … Continue reading
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a good technique for easing anxiety. It relaxes the mind and body by progressively tensing and relaxing muscle groups throughout the entire body. This helps to release muscle tension and fosters mindfulness. How do you do … 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
“I am not in good enough shape to go to the gym.” “I’ve gotten so out-of-shape that it hurts.” ‘Sound familiar? Beginning a new exercise routine can be daunting. Often, it’s not fun getting back on track, and we have … Continue reading
Often the mental pain caused by your injury and the temporary or permanent loss of your sport can be far more devastating than the physical injury. This type of pain must be addressed and managed in order to recover quickly and … Continue reading
We are 10 days into the 45-day challenge. It’s not too late to join us! Starting a new exercise routine can be daunting. Here are two key tips to get started on your routine and stay on track to your goal. … Continue reading
Many athletes ask about focus and getting in “the zone.” Getting in the zone means being in the moment, and being in the moment means that you are not thinking about what’s happened in the past, and you are not … Continue reading
It is the things that we cannot control in life that can be the most frustrating. You may feel frustrated with a teammate on the sport field, someone with whom you work, or a loved one. When there is not a … 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
Excessive stress, injury, being burnt out, along with other negative aspects of youth sport can be avoided. Here are some simple ways to avoid putting too much stress on athletes and creating problems. The thrill should be competition, not winning. … Continue reading
I recently read “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck. In the book, the researcher shows us how we can learn to our full potential by developing a “growth mindset.” People with a growth mindset take on challenges … Continue reading
Winning Ugly: Mental Warfare in Tennis–Lessons from a Master is a well-known book about the mental game of tennis by Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert. Gilbert says that you can play at a higher level than you … Continue reading
The relationship between anxiety and memory The relationship between anxiety and memory is complex and still uncertain, but research has established that memory formation and retrieval is influenced by emotions, particularly anxiety and stress. We may put traumatic events into … Continue reading
Many of us amateur golfers don’t get on the course very often. Then, we find ourselves signed up to play in a tournament and we haven’t played in a long time. How can we prepare? I went to the pros and … Continue reading