Anxiety and Avoidance Unfortunately, sometimes an athlete’s performance in a competition can be less about their capabilities and more about their high levels of anxiety brought on by the situation i.e. the pressure to perform, the large crowds, the large stadium… many things can create this level of anxiety. As a mindset coach my role
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Negative thought patterns and mindset Spotting our errors in thinking… in order to control our anxiety in both sporting and everyday situations it is important that we firstly identify, then challenge our errors in thinking. Unfortunately, our thoughts, and our brain are not always our friend and can provide false or over exaggerated negative thought
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Sleep hygiene Sleep hygiene is an integral part of any exercise/sport plan or performance; without effective sleep, the body will fail to lose that required weight, won’t performance as it should in the gym or during a performance and will not function correctly with a negative mindset. However, for some it can be a difficult
Mindfulness and mindset Relaxation is a very important part of the recovery from an Anxiety or depression disorder but also helps to recovery from or prevent daily stresses. The main relaxation technique we are going to be focusing on here MINDFULNESS. When was the last time you were driving, and you thought ‘how did I
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Goal setting (SMART goals) Goal setting is probably one of the most effective tools for someone who is looking to achieve, whether that be in a sporting environment or an everyday agenda. It is a very important tool for a personal trainer as it helps the client to feel achievement and measure their progress which
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Imagery in sport This is something that is often overlooked by athletes and sport persons, but from a sports psychology point of view can have real positive effects on performance. This is great tool that can be used whilst your body is in recovery mode or recovering from injury. Many athletes will spend time ‘thinking’ about
If you’ve spent any time training around experienced lifters, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Attack the bar.” To someone new to strength training, that can sound like an invitation to be aggressive or reckless. In reality, it means something very different. It’s about commitment. Whether you’re performing a squat, deadlift, bench press or overhead press, every
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