by Lydia Black | Oct 21, 2023 | Performance Anxiety, Performance Psychology, Self Care, sport psychology, Uncategorized
Stomach Problems in Athletes: anxiety or upset The term “gut feeling” can have dual meanings in sports and competition. On one hand, athletes can experience anxiety-induced gut issues that may feel similar to “butterflies” in the stomach. On...
by Lydia Black | Oct 13, 2023 | mental health, Performance Anxiety, Performance Psychology, psychology, sport psychology
My Personal Experience with Performance Anxiety When I was 14, I loved rowing and was naturally talented. But I also carried the weight of feeling like my success in my sport defined who I was because it felt like rowing was the first thing I was good at. Racing in my...
by Lydia Black | Jun 30, 2023 | sport psychology
Everyone has thoughts that they struggle with or that pop up when the pressure is on or when training gets hard. Some people try very hard to get rid of the doubts or negative thoughts, and this works …. in the short term. However, as I am sure you have experienced,...
by Lydia Black | Jun 12, 2023 | mental health, Performance Psychology, psychology, sport psychology
“Flexibility” isn’t just about physical agility. It’s about flexible thinking, being cognitively flexible with your thoughts and ideas. This adaptability is crucial for mental health and can significantly boost your performance. Scenario:...
by Lydia Black | Jun 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Athletes and performers have a lot on their plate. They’re expected to perform at their best, often under intense pressure and scrutiny. Unsurprisingly, the pressure can be too much and, at times, affect their performance. That’s where EMDR for athletes...