by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Athletes
Turn Your Fear to Determination My heart started pounding and I felt a rush of blood pulse through my body. In a blink of an eye my breathing became difficult, my stomach hollowed, and my thoughts turned into rapid fireworks. I was consumed by a mix of fear, anger,...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Athletes
How I Get in My Own Way Like many of my clients I want outcomes – I want evidence that tells me that what I am doing and what I am working for is worth it. Although a natural way of thinking, when we pay too much attention to outcomes – or do the work for the...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Athletes
Emotional Rehab; What They Don’t Tell You About ACL Recovery For some people sports are a hobby. Yet, for me, I began my soccer career at 3 years old and immediately fell in love. At the start of my journey I was unclear of what connected me to the game, but...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Psychology
Self-Trust is the Key to Effective Decisions As discussed in my previous post, decision-making skills can – and must – be developed to compete at a higher level. In order to do so, athletes must be aware of both internal and external distractions and learn strategies...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Athletes, Psychology
Master the Psychology of Decision Making When I work with athletes ages 12-18 the conversation is often about the psychology of decision-making. At that age, children are newly capable of thinking hypothetically and are learning to use logical reasoning to solve...
