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Mental Training for Athletes: Insights and Strategies

Elevate your athletic performance with expert mental training for athletes. Learn strategies to strengthen focus, resilience, and confidence. Explore the transformative power of mental training for athletes to achieve your peak potential. Join us to unlock your best self today.

Developing Effective Boundaries as Athletes in Sport

Developing Effective Boundaries as Athletes in Sport

Developing Effective Boundaries as Athletes in Sport

As athletes, the demands of training, competition, and often personal life can create a whirlwind of obligations and expectations. One of...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 114 min read

How to Handle People-Pleasing in Sport

How to Handle People-Pleasing in Sport

How to Handle People-Pleasing in Sport

Athletes often find themselves caught in the whirlwind of competition, striving for excellence while also wanting to meet the...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 114 min read

People Pleasing in Athletes: Understanding and Overcoming the Challenge

People Pleasing in Athletes: Understanding and Overcoming the Challenge

People Pleasing in Athletes: Understanding and Overcoming the Challenge

People pleasing in athletes is a common behavior that affects many athletes and teams. This tendency to seek approval from others can...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 114 min read

Overcoming a Hurling Slump: Simple Strategies to Revive Your Game

Overcoming a Hurling Slump: Simple Strategies to Revive Your Game

Overcoming a Hurling Slump: Simple Strategies to Revive Your Game

Every hurler experiences a hurling slump at some point, whether due to performance anxiety, injury setbacks, or simply the grind of a...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 114 min read

Athlete Support: Key Resources Every Athlete Needs for Peak Performance

Athlete Support: Key Resources Every Athlete Needs for Peak Performance

Athlete Support: Key Resources Every Athlete Needs for Peak Performance

Every athlete strives for peak performance, whether in training or during competition. Achieving this level of excellence requires more...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 104 min read

Overcoming a Soccer Slump: Simple Strategies to Revive Your Game

Overcoming a Soccer Slump: Simple Strategies to Revive Your Game

Overcoming a Soccer Slump: Simple Strategies to Revive Your Game

Experiencing a slump in soccer can be frustrating, but it's a common challenge that even the best players face. Whether you're a player...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 104 min read

Overcoming a Slump in Tennis: Strategies and Techniques to Revive Your Game

Overcoming a Slump in Tennis: Strategies and Techniques to Revive Your Game

Overcoming a Slump in Tennis: Strategies and Techniques to Revive Your Game

Every athlete experiences slumps in their performance, and tennis players are no exception. A slump can feel discouraging, leading to a...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 84 min read

Overcoming a Slump in Golf: Strategies and Techniques to Elevate Your Game

Overcoming a Slump in Golf: Strategies and Techniques to Elevate Your Game

Overcoming a Slump in Golf: Strategies and Techniques to Elevate Your Game

Golf is a sport of precision, focus, and skill, but even the most dedicated players can find themselves in a slump. This can be...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 85 min read

Unlocking Potential: The Transformative Power of Executive Coaching

Unlocking Potential: The Transformative Power of Executive Coaching

Unlocking Potential: The Transformative Power of Executive Coaching

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, the demand for effective leadership has never been higher. Executive coaching emerges as a...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 85 min read

Can People Really Change? What New Research Says About Your Personality

Can People Really Change? What New Research Says About Your Personality

Can People Really Change? What New Research Says About Your Personality

This study by Bleidorn et al. (2022) examined how personality changes—or stays the same—over a person’s life. Personality includes traits...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 72 min read

What Really Motivates Us? 60 Meta Analysis Studies Say Self Determination Theory Has the Answers

What Really Motivates Us? 60 Meta Analysis Studies Say Self Determination Theory Has the Answers

What Really Motivates Us? 60 Meta Analysis Studies Say Self Determination Theory Has the Answers

This article is about Self-Determination Theory (SDT)—a big idea in psychology that explains what motivates people and how they can feel...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 71 min read

Sport Psychology in High School: A Good Idea Facing Big Challenges

Sport Psychology in High School: A Good Idea Facing Big Challenges

Sport Psychology in High School: A Good Idea Facing Big Challenges

This study by Dean and colleagues (2022) examined what high school sports coaches think about sport psychology—a field that helps...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 72 min read

How Therapy Helps: What Really Works for Teen Depression?

How Therapy Helps: What Really Works for Teen Depression?

How Therapy Helps: What Really Works for Teen Depression?

This study by Ng et al. (2023) examined how and why therapy works for young people dealing with depression (teen depression). The...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 71 min read

Secrets, Smiles, and Shame: The Psychology of Guilty Pleasures

Secrets, Smiles, and Shame: The Psychology of Guilty Pleasures

Secrets, Smiles, and Shame: The Psychology of Guilty Pleasures

A shopper holds multiple bags while standing in a brightly lit mall, capturing the essence of a bustling holiday shopping season. This...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 72 min read

Thinking One Thing, Doing Another: What Happens Inside Us

Thinking One Thing, Doing Another: What Happens Inside Us

Thinking One Thing, Doing Another: What Happens Inside Us

This article explores what happens emotionally when people experience cognitive dissonance—that uncomfortable feeling we get when our...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 71 min read

Choosing Not to Know: Why We Ignore the Truth to Feel Better

Choosing Not to Know: Why We Ignore the Truth to Feel Better

Choosing Not to Know: Why We Ignore the Truth to Feel Better

This study by Vu et al. (2023) explored why people sometimes avoid learning how their actions affect others—like not checking if buying...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 71 min read

Sleepless and Stressed: How Losing Sleep Hurts Our Emotional Balance

Sleepless and Stressed: How Losing Sleep Hurts Our Emotional Balance

Sleepless and Stressed: How Losing Sleep Hurts Our Emotional Balance

This large-scale review by Palmer et al. (2024) examined how losing sleep affects our emotions. By analyzing data from over 150 studies...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 61 min read

Common Psychological Barriers in Football

Common Psychological Barriers in Football

Common Psychological Barriers in Football

Football is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. Players often find themselves facing various psychological barriers that can...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 64 min read

Using Mindfulness to Enhance Football Performance

Using Mindfulness to Enhance Football Performance

Using Mindfulness to Enhance Football Performance

Football is more than just physical strength and agility; mental toughness plays a crucial role in a player’s performance on the field....

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 64 min read

The Importance of Mental Breaks in Football Training

The Importance of Mental Breaks in Football Training

The Importance of Mental Breaks in Football Training

In the fast-paced world of football, players often focus on physical training and skill development. However, one critical aspect that is...

Dr Paul McCarthy

Jun 54 min read

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