Many of my friends, my clients, and I are starting new health plans. Our goal is to eat well, exercise, and give up some vices. Adopting a new habit requires a lot of motivation and discipline. And quitting a bad habit … Continue reading
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Every year I try to learn something new, and I suggest that my clients do the same. Learning something new is exciting and humbling. Trying a new sport or activity can give us a new perspective on our mental game … Continue reading
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
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
Parents want their child to have confidence and enjoy their sport, but they don’t want to over-praise. How can you best support your child in sport? Here are a 5 tips for supporting your child athlete: 1. Encourage self-motivation. Motivation must … Continue reading