It’s completely normal to experience self-doubt, anxiety, and a whirlwind of negative thoughts – that’s just part of being human, especially when we’re pushing ourselves in something we care about, like running. Our minds are wired to think about the future, worry about what could go wrong, and often replay the past, questioning if weContinue reading “The Runner’s Mind Game: Navigating Self-Doubt, Anxiety & Negative Thoughts”
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Thinking about: working with what matters
Historically, psychology is a ‘problem-focused’ endeavour. Athletes often seek psychologists to help with difficulties in their life – transitions when moving between squads or into retirement, managing challenging relationships within their personal and performance environments, chronic performance drops, injury, nerves and shaky confidence. It’s bread and butter stuff, and there are textbooks filled with waysContinue reading “Thinking about: working with what matters”
Who’s the real hero of this psych stuff?
Psychology can be alluring. Its insights can help explain and make sense of people’s problems and provide structure to what can feel like chaos (to both clients and therapists). It can provide a sense of hope that there’s something ‘out there’ that could help people overcome their difficulties, achieve their goals and make changes. AndContinue reading “Who’s the real hero of this psych stuff?”
One ‘tip’ for getting through tough times
Sport, business, and life more generally can be absurdly challenging. But others have travelled down such paths and shared some wisdom that may help some people navigate their challenges.
On…Thinking
Wrestling the inner critic is exhausting. Defusion can help us let the critic do its thing…and you do yours.
On… Exceptions
Taking a curious approach to times when people’s problems aren’t as much a problem for them might reveal nuggets of solutions they’ve overlooked.
On…Strengths
Listening with an ear that’s tuned into the strengths of those we’re working with can help them tell stories about where they’re the hero and capable of change.
On…Preferred Futures
Inviting those we’re working with to describe their preferred future may highlight solutions to problems that they’ve been stuck with for ages.
On… Humble Inquiry
You do not need to fix everything. Humble inquiry may be more powerful.
On…Self-Compassion
Performers in any environment are often relentless and hyper-critical. That may have served them well in some contexts, but is it always the best way forward?
Simply Perform 