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Tag: sport psychology
Break Out of Your Comfort Zone This Year!
A new year is the perfect time to challenge yourself and the boundaries you’ve created that may be holding you back.
Stop the Thoughts and Feelings You Don’t Want
Sports psychologist Dr. Simon Marshall and his wife, three-time world champion triathlete Lesley Paterson, explain why we have bad thoughts and feelings.
Why You Need an Alter Ego for Your Sport
In this quick video, three-time world champion triathlete Lesley Paterson shares how creating an alter ego can make you tougher on race day.
Your New Pre-Race Mental Strategy: Freak Out In Your Car!
Three-time world champion triathlete Lesley Paterson shares a favorite mental toughness tip: FREAKING OUT in her car just before a race. See why it works!
Meet Paddy McGinty, Lesley Paterson’s Alter Ego!
Paddy McGinty is Lesley Paterson’s alter ego when she needs to toughen up. Use our Alter Ego Kit to find yours!
The Chimp and Professor Battling Inside Your Brain
You don’t have one brain—you have three; your ancient Chimp brain, your modern Professor brain, and your Computer brain. They fight for control all the time and that’s when bad things happen…
Mental Toughness in 2 Minutes!
In this short video, Lesley Paterson and Dr. Simon Marshall give a quick overview of the concepts covered in their new book, The Brave Athlete.
Bob Babbitt and San Diego Tri Club Host The Brave Athlete Tour Book Launch
Bob Babbitt and the Tri Club of San Diego hosted three-time world champion triathlete Lesley Paterson and her husband, sport psychology expert Dr. Simon Marshall, for the first event in their Brave Athlete Tour.
Stop the Social Envy! Or: Why Your Online Friends Make You Feel Like S***!
Ever wonder why you leave a Facebook binge feeling worse about yourself than before? A lot of it has to do with impression management and how we perceive the lives of others…
What’s Inside The Brave Athlete? A Chapter Summary
Let’s take a look at what’s inside each chapter of The Brave Athlete.
Sneak Peek: The Brave Athlete photo gallery
Take a look at what’s inside The Brave Athlete.
Praise for Dr. Simon Marshall, Lesley Paterson, and The Brave Athlete
See what professional athletes and experts are saying about The Brave Athlete, Dr. Simon Marshall, and Lesley Paterson.
Don’t Get Your Confidence from the Internet!
Social media is littered with self-affirmation memes and silly cat posters that pretend the path to self-confidence is simple.
How to Talk to Your Injured Athlete
Sick of your pouty athlete?? C’mon, we know you are. Well, good news: there IS something you can do about it…
Feeling Fat: Why Self-Talk Matters
When you feel fat, you’re actually feeling something else…
How to Stop Making Mistakes on Race Day, or How to Get in the Zone Like Michael Phelps
Assuming you show up physically prepared, mental errors are the biggest cause of bad races, and they are self-inflicted.
How to Filter Truthiness and Bullsh*t
Social media should work for you, not against you.