"You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." -- Jon Kabat-Zinn The term “Monkey Mind” stems from the observation that left untamed, our minds' natural state can tend toward being...
Category: Mindfulness
Mindfulness In Sports Mindfulness in sports begins with the foundational principle of breathing. This article will focus on actual techniques aimed at slowing down the central nerve system through...
Take a moment to reflect on a time when you had a very good performance in your sport. Rate your confidence level on a scale of 1-10. Was it higher than five? Now do the same for a poor performance....
[caption id="attachment_1286" align="alignright" width="150"] Awareness[/caption] Myth #1 : Mindfulness is about having NO thoughts It is time to address the myths of mindfulness in relationship to...
The Value of a Neutral Mind in Sports: Five Reasons To Think “Yellow”
“I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself.” --Jim Abbott Many sport psychologists and coaches talk with athletes about having positive...
Decisions Athletes know the power of a fraction of a second. It can mean the difference between winning and losing. It is easy to understand this situation when looking at an outcome, such as...