Golf is one of the most fragile sports psychologically. Golf is a game of confidence and competence. Negative thoughts tighten up the wrong muscles enough to blow your shot. If you want to consistently knock strokes off your game, you … Continue reading
Research has shown that the health benefits of laughter are far-ranging. Laughter can lower blood pressure; increase vascular blood flow and oxygenation of the blood; give a workout to the diaphragm and abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg, and back muscle; … Continue reading
I’ve been taking care of a beautiful dog, Bella, this summer. Bella has helped me realize the benefits of pet therapy! Pets can provide excellent social support, stress relief and other health benefit. Research supports the mood-enhancing benefits of pets. … Continue reading
In Inner Tennis – Part 1, we talked about general premises of The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey. He encourages players to achieve a nonjudgmental awareness. In Part 2, we explored his thoughts on body awareness and … Continue reading
In Inner Tennis – Part 1, we talked about general premises of The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey. He encourages players to achieve a nonjudgmental awareness. He says that “Judgment results in tightness, and tightness interferes with the fluidity … Continue reading
I recently read The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey. It is a classic book about the mental game of tennis. What is the inner game? In the beginning of the book, Gallwey expains it as being similar … Continue reading
Recently, I took my Wilderness First Responder recertification course and brushed up on those important skills regarding how to respond to emergencies in the wilderness. I took the Wilderness EMT course five years ago, and used my skills on myself … Continue reading
Feeling stressed? Watch this video by Kelly McGonigal called “How to Make Stress Your Friend.” She explores new research on our attitude towards stress. If we can see stress as positive and energizing, we can change how our bodies … Continue reading
This spring, try some “yardworkouts.” Yardwork workouts get the job done and can be great exercise. Tackle projects in your yard and burn calories at the same time. Of course, use proper safety precautions (gloves, protective eyewear) when doing yardwork. … Continue reading
What is your vice? Each of us have bad habits that we would like to quit. Quitting can be difficult because the forbidden fruit often becomes attractive. Saying no isn’t fun. So what are the secrets of quitting a bad … Continue reading
If you talk to yourself, you are not alone. Experts say that most people engage in self-talk. Self-talk can be the key to performing well. Mentally tough athletes deliberately engage in self-talk to motivate themselves and guide themselves through their … Continue reading
Like those BuzzFeed quizzes? — ‘Wonder what your personality is like? How do you read people? What’s your time perspective? There are so many quizzes online, but few have psychological merit. I found three that do! They may not tell … Continue reading
Spring is here. Exercising in the woods is great, but remember to check for ticks and protect against Lyme Disease. See this concise fact sheet for more information. 3 things to remember: 1) Ticks tend to climb up to a warm spot – … Continue reading
Which is better – the Nike+ Fuelband or the Fitbit Flex? I have both and have been wearing both of them around so that I can do a proper comparison. I’ve been running, riding my bike, doing yoga, playing tennis, … Continue reading
