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Reframing comparison: How rivalry inspires greatness
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Reframing comparison: How rivalry inspires greatness

This article explores how elite athletes transform potentially harmful comparison games into powerful tools for growth and development.

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Insights from elite performers on using anxiety to your advantage
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Insights from elite performers on using anxiety to your advantage

Through evidence-based techniques like linguistic reframing and intentional focus, learn how to recognise anxiety as preparation.

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Turning anger into powerful high-performance fuel
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Turning anger into powerful high-performance fuel

Drawing from sports psychology research and quotes from greats, discover practical strategies to redefine your relationship with anger.

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Reframing perfectionism and managing setbacks
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Reframing perfectionism and managing setbacks

Learn how elite athletes transform perfectionism from a potential weakness into a strength through mindset shifts and practical strategies.

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What elite athletes can teach us about imposter syndrome
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What elite athletes can teach us about imposter syndrome

Top athletes develop specific psychological tools to transform imposter feelings from obstacles into sources of motivation.

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Explained: The emotional toll of sports injuries
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Explained: The emotional toll of sports injuries

A serious injury doesn’t just sideline an athlete’s body, it also tests the mind – discover the psychological hurdles that come with recovery.

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What we can learn from athletes about self-worth
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What we can learn from athletes about self-worth

Explore how athletes build self-worth, why it’s crucial for performance and wellbeing, and strategies they use when confidence drops.

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Are goalkeepers really crazy? The psychology behind number ones
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Are goalkeepers really crazy? The psychology behind number ones

Goalkeepers have always been branded “crazy”, but is this reputation for eccentricity rooted in psychological reality or is it nonsense?

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Ultra running: The mental strategies behind extreme endurance
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Ultra running: The mental strategies behind extreme endurance

From chunking and mindfulness, discover the powerful psychological techniques ultra runners use to conquer extreme distances.

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Under pressure: The psychological challenge of football management
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Under pressure: The psychological challenge of football management

The psychological weight carried by football manafers is immense, yet their resilience offers valuable lessons that extend far beyond the pitch.

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Explained: How grief affects athletes and sports performance
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Explained: How grief affects athletes and sports performance

Learn how loss impacts the body and mind, and why acknowledging grief isn’t a setback but an essential part of recovery.

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What legendary Premier League captains can teach us about leadership
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What legendary Premier League captains can teach us about leadership

Whatever their club, football captains share one common trait: extraordinary mental resilience under pressure.

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Why transfer fees impact footballers differently – a psychological perspective
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Why transfer fees impact footballers differently – a psychological perspective

Understand how transfer fees create psychological pressure for footballers, and why some players thrive while others struggle.

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How three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty plans for pressure
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How three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty plans for pressure

After Paris 2024, three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty took to social media to share the two visual roadmaps that helped him stay on track. 

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How athletes navigate post-Olympic blues and what we can learn
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How athletes navigate post-Olympic blues and what we can learn

Discover how Olympic athletes overcome post-competition depression and apply their mental strategies to your own life challenges.

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