The Most Important Question Sport Psychology Can Help You Answer
Psychology is a young science, and sport psychology even more so. It is often assumed that this is a discipline […]
Articles, Psychology
Articles, Cognitive Distortions
The Paradox of Perfectionism
This article is part of the series on cognitive distortions — systematic thinking errors that affect all of us,
Psychology, Stoicism
The Temporal Self: How the Past and Future Shape Our Sporting and Life Choices
Imagine the following: it is 6 a.m. and the alarm goes off. You know you need to get up for
Articles, Psychology
The 24-Hour Myth: How to Stop Feeling Guilty and Train Smarter as Amateur Athletes
The illusion of equal time “Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day.” How many times have you heard
Articles, Psychology
Visualization: Sport Psychology’s Most Powerful Weapon
Anyone who has been involved in sport has had moments when everything just clicks. In basketball, the ball goes in
Articles, Psychology, Stoicism
Assertiveness and Stoicism: How to Stand Your Ground Without Guilt
The Ten Assertive Rights: A Handbook for Self-Determination Introduction: A 1975 book that refuses to age In 1975, clinical psychologist
Articles, Psychology
Uncovering the Connection Between Self-Talk, Emotional Intelligence, and Stress in Runners
Study reviewed: Borrajo, E., Calvete, E., & Urquijo, I. (2024). Negative self-talk in runners: Emotional intelligence and perceived stress as
Articles, Health, Psychology
How to Train People and Ourselves Beyond Percentages and Charts Using Psychology
Study reviewed: Mossman, L. H., Slemp, G. R., Lewis, K. J., Colla, R. H., & O’Halloran, P. (2022). Autonomy support
Motivation & Habits
The Fear of Slowing Down: Why Losing Fitness Hits Deeper Than Injury
Every serious amateur knows this fear. I’m not talking about injury — the broken ankle, the inflamed knee, the stress
Articles, Motivation & Habits, Psychology
Why Sport Will Never Become Your Habit (And What to Do Instead)
Early in my career as a sport psychologist, I used to tell my clients something that sounded both motivating and