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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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
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
I was 14 years old when I first thought I was “fat” and started to restrict my eating. Throughout the years, I starved myself, made myself vomit, and over-exercised. Unfortunately, my experience is not uncommon. 10% of college women suffer … Continue reading
Dear Teenage Self, It saddens me to see how you hurt yourself. There are no good reasons for you to do this. I wish that you would take care of yourself. Be better to yourself. Eat You think that you … Continue reading
Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making an important decision. However, anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a … Continue reading
Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. Everyone grieves differently, and there is no time frame for the grieving process. Some emotions people grieving may experience … Continue reading
Summit Performance Consulting LLC is proud to support Stand UP Foundation! Join us at Harbourside on Friday, March 3 at 7:00 PM for our Neon Nights Walk. Register here. This is a walk to promote awareness and prevention related to … Continue reading
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds. Up to 25 times as many again make a suicide attempt. In America, … Continue reading
Do you feel dread about performing? Do you feel stage fright before a presentation or anxiety before the big game or test? Athletes and students often experience performance anxiety. The anxiety not only influences their performance, but it can also … Continue reading
Worried about your mathematics test or football game against your biggest rival? What is the best way to prepare for the event? Here are three tips for performing your best on the big day. 1. Get a good night’s sleep. Make … Continue reading
About six months ago, I adopted Zoe, a Portuguese Water Dog (see photo below). I knew that having a pet is a lot of responsibility, but there are many health benefits to pet ownership as well. Zoe has been my … 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
A pre-game speech can influence athletes’ performances and motivate them. A well-produced pre-game speech motivates athletes because it directs their thoughts appropriately, often from distraction to focus, from anxiousness to excitement. So what makes a pre-game speech a good one? … Continue reading