Explore expert-written articles on mental performance covering focus, confidence, managing pressure, and building resilience. CARESPACE mental performance consultants offer evidence-based insights to help you understand how training your mental game supports your performance in sport, work, and life.
Have you ever noticed that when an athlete introduces themselves to someone new, they say their name and their sport in the same breath? Athletic identity is when an individual identifies with their athlete role. That sounds simple, healthy and innocuous, and a strong athletic identity actually has many positive
The long-winded response to this question is that Mental Skills Training is the learning and implementation of cognitive behavioural techniques to assist sport participants in the development of mental skills to assess, monitor, and adjust their thoughts and feelings to achieve performance success as well as personal well-being. Of course,
Resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity, stress, or trauma, and it is a critical component of mental wellness. In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world, individuals are constantly confronted with challenges that can affect their mental health, from personal crises to global events. Resilience helps individuals navigate