The Psychology of Performance - How to Be Your Best in Life

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The Psychology of Performance
How to Be Your Best in Life

2017

Whether or not you have any connection to the world of sports, this course will help you achieve your personal goals. Examine the science of performance psychology, the mental aspects of superior performance in settings where...

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Eddie O’Connor
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In This Series

Sport and Performance Psychology
Episode 1
Sport and Performance Psychology
Deliberative Practice: Essential for Experts
Episode 2
Deliberative Practice: Essential for Experts
How Values and Goals Drive Performance
Episode 3
How Values and Goals Drive Performance
The Benefits of Mindfulness in Performance
Episode 4
The Benefits of Mindfulness in Performance
When Positive Thinking Doesn't Work
Episode 5
When Positive Thinking Doesn't Work
Acceptance and the Willingness to Feel
Episode 6
Acceptance and the Willingness to Feel
Commitment Means "No Matter What"
Episode 7
Commitment Means "No Matter What"
Finding Internal Motivation
Episode 8
Finding Internal Motivation
Using Imagery to Prepare for Action
Episode 9
Using Imagery to Prepare for Action
Confidence and Self-Talk
Episode 10
Confidence and Self-Talk
Developing Focused Attention
Episode 11
Developing Focused Attention
Superstitions, Rituals, and Routines
Episode 12
Superstitions, Rituals, and Routines
Peak Performance: Getting in the Zone
Episode 13
Peak Performance: Getting in the Zone
Performance Anxiety and Choking
Episode 14
Performance Anxiety and Choking
Being the Perfect Perfectionist
Episode 15
Being the Perfect Perfectionist
Self-Compassion for Self-Improvement
Episode 16
Self-Compassion for Self-Improvement
Burnout and the Need for Recovery
Episode 17
Burnout and the Need for Recovery
Pain Tolerance and Injury Rehabilitation
Episode 18
Pain Tolerance and Injury Rehabilitation
The Dangerous Pursuit of the Ideal Body
Episode 19
The Dangerous Pursuit of the Ideal Body
Fan Psychology, Identification, and Violence
Episode 20
Fan Psychology, Identification, and Violence
Four Qualities of a Successful Team
Episode 21
Four Qualities of a Successful Team
Talent: A Developmental Process
Episode 22
Talent: A Developmental Process
How to Be a Great Sport Parent
Episode 23
How to Be a Great Sport Parent
Aging Athletes: Competing and Retiring
Episode 24
Aging Athletes: Competing and Retiring