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Psychological Factors in Sports

Goal Setting: How To Re-Energise Yourself To Aid Your Sport Performance

by David Charlton
EP 189 Episode Cover David Charlton

Goal Setting: How To Re-Energise Yourself To Aid Your Sport Performance By working with David Charlton, you and your organisation will be better equipped to rise to modern day challenges and better informed to thrive on and off the pitch, course or court.  Where he inspires individuals and teams to: Cope with pressure and challenges more …

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Sports Psychology Tips: 4 Steps To Form A Habit That Actually Sticks

by David Charlton
4 Steps To Form A Habit That Actually Sticks

Sports Psychology Tips: 4 Steps To Form A Habit That Actually Sticks The Art of the HABIT is fraught with difficulties but… A habit is a routine of behaviour that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously. The American Journal of Psychology go on to define a “habit, from a psychological standpoint as a …

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Sports Psychology Tips: Why You Should Stop Setting SMART Goals

by David Charlton
SMART Goals

 Sports Psychology Tips: Why You Should Stop Setting SMART Goals Why not set goals that work for you? You have probably been force fed this goal setting structure since you were in PE, at the age of 10! Well, you’re not 10 anymore (If you’re 10 this still applies!). So, let us bypass the catchy …

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Soccer Psychology: Helping Soccer Coaches Reflect On Their Approach #BITESIZE

by David Charlton
EP 188 Episode Cover Gary Curneen

Soccer Psychology: Helping Soccer Coaches Reflect On Their Approach #BITESIZE Gary Curneen is currently the Assistant Coach at Racing Louisville FC.  He is also the founder of Modern Soccer Coach, the author of the Modern Soccer Coach book series and a podcast host.  His goal is to bring in-depth content to soccer and football coaches …

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The Mental Edge 16 September 2023

by David Charlton
Dr. Roopleen Quote: Stayed Focused

16 September 2023 Helping You Gain A Mental Edge How to Set Better Goals so That You Enjoy Your Sport More Are you setting the wrong goals? The majority of people that we support at Inspiring Sporting Excellence are highly motivated, goal driven athletes, coaches or sporting parents.  Yet, something I note is that many …

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Task vs Ego Involvement: Do You Set Goals That Harm Your Performances?

by David Charlton
EP 187 Episode Cover David Charlton

Task vs Ego Involvement: Do You Set Goals That Harm Your Performances? By working with David Charlton, you and your organisation will be better equipped to rise to modern day challenges and better informed to thrive on and off the pitch, course or court.  Where he inspires individuals and teams to: Cope with pressure and challenges …

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How to Set Goals for Netball Success?

by David Charlton
Netball Sports

Sports Psychology Tips: How to Set Goals for Netball Success? Goal setting is a simple motivational tool yet often it is misused The new year or the start of a new season often encourages people to dream big and set new goals and resolutions to stick by.  It can be a great opportunity to reflect on …

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6 Reasons Why Goal Setting Doesn’t Work

by Alessia Bruno
Goal Setting

Sports Psychology Tips: 6 Reasons Why Goal Setting Doesn’t Work Goal setting can be a very powerful process but… Goal setting is widely used in the field of sport and performance psychology.  Goal setting consists of defining specific short term and long term goals. This is in order to have a sense of direction and …

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Intrinsic or Extrinsic Goals: Do You Set Goals That Harm Your Performances?

by David Charlton
EP 186 Episode Cover David Charlton

Intrinsic or Extrinsic Goals: Do You Set Goals That Harm Your Performances? By working with David Charlton, you and your organisation will be better equipped to rise to modern day challenges and better informed to thrive on and off the pitch, course or court.  Where he inspires individuals and teams to: Cope with pressure and challenges …

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The Mental Edge 02 September 2023

by David Charlton
High-Performance Team

02 September 2023 Helping You Gain A Mental Edge How to Enhance Your Focus in Sport to Perform More Consistently? In the previous Mental Edge, on 18 August, I highlighted a small modification to future Mental Edge’s, a reason for this change links to FOCUS, and me as a business owner practicing what I preach, …

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