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9 Mental Skills: A Psychological Framework For Success In Work & Play
Successful application of mental skills can be observed in the achievement of goals, the winning of championships, obtaining a promotion or in the increased bottom line on a balance sheet. Success is whatever we define it as, and it is different for everyone, regardless of the domain or the level of expertise. However, our performance […]
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EP012 How To Build Self-Confidence
In this podcast episode, I’m reading Chapter 3 of Stewart Cotterill’s The Psychology of Performance and discussing the difference between self-confidence and self-efficacy. Throughout this reading, I interrupt the narrative to offer my own input, clarity on certain aspects, and tips and advice on how to build up your sense of efficacy.
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Dual Process Thinking In Peak Performance
Dual-process thinking is a fundamental concept that explains how our minds process information and make decisions through two distinct systems. Understanding this concept of mind can help us develop the mental skills required for peak performance. Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman proposed it in his groundbreaking work “Thinking, Fast and Slow.” This influential theory reveals the […]
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Psychological Flexibility in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Psychological flexibility refers to a set of dynamic processes that enable people to adapt to fluctuating situations, reconfigure their mental resources, shift their perspectives, and balance competing desires, needs, and life domains. By extension, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an innovative approach in cognitive-behavioural therapy that has garnered significant attention for its unique perspective […]
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Psychological Flexibility in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Psychological flexibility refers to a set of dynamic processes that enable people to adapt to fluctuating situations, reconfigure their mental resources, shift their perspectives, and balance competing desires, needs, and life domains. By extension, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an innovative approach in cognitive-behavioural therapy that has garnered significant attention for its unique perspective […]
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