Rebounding from Mistakes
Nowadays we’re told to accept our mistakes, to embrace our mistakes, even celebrate the fact that we’re making lots of mistakes. Besieged with countless memes quoting famous folk, we are…
Tag: Mindset
The Flow State
Can you think of a time when you’ve performed at your very best, where your actions were instinctive, spontaneous, even effortless? A time when you were in a trance-like state,…
Adjusting Our Focus
Our ability to modify focus is a determining factor in whether or not we will succeed, both in and out of the sports arena. It sounds simple to do, and…
Six Behaviours of Champion Athletes
Despite the tendency of the media to portray champion athletes as superhumans, otherworldy beings bestowed with special genetic powers, the truth is that those who’ve reached the top of the…
Resilient Confidence
We all have confidence. Or rather, we all have confidence sometimes, in certain situations. Yet only a few seem to have confidence all the time, regardless of the occasion. This…
The Power of Self Talk
Research indicates that people, on average, speak to themselves at a rate of between 300 and 1,000 words per minute. Commonly referred to as self-talk, this constant internal dialogue has…
Fixed & Growth Mindsets
The term fixed and growth mindset, originates from research conducted by world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, who concludes that people can be placed on a continuum according to their…
What is Mental Toughness?
Mental toughness is a term frequently used within sporting contexts, often being hailed as the principle reason for victory, or the sole explanation for loss. Coaches, supporters, commentators, and journalists…
