Just recently I have been asked more about mental toughness, so in this post I would like to share with you what mental toughness is – including the 4 c’s of mental toughness. What is Mental Toughness? If you have watched sports before, I imagine you have heard sports …
In the past, some philosophers and researchers believed that intelligence was fixed and could not be changed. Thanks to the latest research in neuroscience, we are now seeing how the brain is continuously changing. In her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck, a Stanford University psychologist, shares the differences between a fixed …
I have started to interview past athletes to discover their insights on Life Beyond Elite Sport. In particular, they are being asked how they made the transitions beyond elite sport. Today, we are lucky to have Brett O’Farrell who played Australian Rules. I met Brett recently through the Hunter Academy …
Before we have a look at wellbeing in sport, let’s have a look at what is wellbeing? Defining wellbeing is complex and an area that continues to evolve. Following are some surface definitions of wellbeing from a variety of sources: “the condition of being contented, healthy or successful” ~ Collins Dictionaries …
Today on the blog, I wanted to share about mental health and how it relates to sport. Let’s get started… What is Mental Health? Mental health is a term often used to describe an individual’s mental state. The World Health Organisation defines it as: “A state of well-being in which …
I have started to interview past athletes to discover their insights on Life Beyond Elite Sport. In particular, they are being asked how they made the transitions beyond elite sport. Today, we are lucky enough to have our first male interview – Stephen Huss. Athlete Interview – Stephen Huss Current …
I have been talking about emotional intelligence in sport the past few weeks with colleagues. As I was discussing it, it got me reflecting, so I have decided to put something together under the over-arching theme Emotional Intelligence in Sport – Does It Fit? Subsequently, in this post, I will …
Sport can be challenging, especially when your livelihood depends on your performances. However, as an athlete you are more than your sport and are a human being first. Subsequently, today I wanted to share with you a way to start to reconnect with all areas of your life beyond elite …
The past few weeks, I have been talking to people about self-compassion and how it relates to sports people. Subsequently, today I wanted to share some more about the why, what, where, who and when of self-compassion in sport. Let’s get started… Why Self-Compassion? Quite simply because – “A moment …
I have started to interview past athletes to discover their insights on Life Beyond Elite Sport. In particular, they are being asked how they made the transitions beyond elite sport. Today, we are lucky enough to have Sally Greer. Athlete Interview – Sally Greer Current Occupation I am currently working …
