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Helping Athletes Overcome Negative Self-Talk: The SAIN Approach
Almost every athlete has a story they tell themselves—a recurring thought (which then connects to an emotion and actions) that keeps...
Stu Singer
Apr 72 min read
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Pressure and Performance: The Inverted-U
The "Inverted-U" model (also known as the Yerkes-Dodson Theory) explains the relationship between pressure and performance, and offers...
Stu Singer
Mar 242 min read
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The Arrival Fallacy: A Hidden Obstacle for Athletes
The "arrival fallacy," a concept popularized by psychologist Tal Ben-Shahar, is the false belief that achieving a specific goal will...
Stu Singer
Feb 272 min read
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Thoughts vs. Thinking: Understanding the Difference
When dedicated on the improvement of mental performance, distinguishing between thoughts  and thinking  is a fundamental distinction that...
Stu Singer
Jan 152 min read
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