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In contrast, many lose hope and blame on external factors instead of looking internally as the mental blocks build up and prevent them from being committed and realising their dreams. As with most things in life, it takes much effort to achieve, and no effort at all to just give up!
What are those personal goals that it takes to achieve? Is it to perform with confidence or to one’s    .. more …

I’m not much of an athlete but I have been described by others as being “a good sport”. That has more to do with my attitude than my ability. Over the past few decades the combination of Psychology and sports has become big business. Teams and individuals frequently seek out the services of a psychologist to help them improve their game and win in their chosen field. Imagine each of us as    .. more …

Have I ever told you that I grew up in a sports-crazed family with five kids?Thirty years ago, when I played football, hockey, golf, and lacrosse year round, our dad was an enthusiastic sports parent. He often impeached us to play harder and live up to our abilities. He was quick to express his frustration with referees and coaches.Our dad was so into our games, he couldn’t restrain himself.    .. more …

In today’s game of soccer most would argue that the most important person in a team is the coach. But a new position has arisen from the depths of the grandstand and his importance has significantly increased. Can you guess who it is?Big clubs all over the world are employing Sports psychologists for help and some have even put them on as full time staff. Sports psychology has become the next    .. more …

Sports are part of us and most of have specific games we play or are fond of. In the early ages most athletes and gamers did not have motivators and ways of solving their problems. They practiced their ways and sometimes they failed to achieve their goals. Later sports psychology was introduced in order to ensure that the sports were well organized and the principles in this field were    .. more …

A varsity soccer player heads the ball into the goal to put his team ahead by one. With more than 20 minutes to play, players on the team that is behind start to hang their heads. Their body language, slumped shoulders, a slow walk, and frustrated, angry expressions convey their temporary lack of resiliency. The speed with which they can bounce back from this setback holds the key to their    .. more …

Is your potential held back by fear? If you can’t break through your performance barriers and are spinning your wheels, it’s a good bet that you are limited by a wall of worry – your own fears.

Fear comes in many forms – fear of failure, fear of success, fear or embarrassment, and so on. Many of my students hit a wall of worry caused by these fears and many others.

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One of my mental coaching students, Joe (not his real name) had a unique gift (or so he thought). Since he was overly concerned with what other people thought (coach, teammates, parents, spectators, etc.) about his performance, he often engaged in a process I call mind reading when performing.While Joe was mind reading, he made assumptions about what others were thinking about him. He literally    .. more …

Sex addiction is a hot topic in the news these days. Tiger is still hitting the headlines in a big way, although this time not because of his prowess upon the golf course. Residents of Hattiesburg are all aquiver with curiosity over Tiger being in town, residing for a while at a well known clinic to cure sex addiction.
Elsewhere in the world, you cannot miss the “sex addict”    .. more …

When competing, some athletes feel unprepared, as if they are experiencing a situation for the first time. While they know how to execute basic skills, they have difficulty reading situations in competition which can make them feel stressed and worried. One solution is to make sure everything about a competition feels familiar. One technique athletes can use to totally prepare their mind and    .. more …