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Mini-title: Does your motivation feel like it’s at the mercy of things outside your control?
Myth: Your motivation rises and falls based on things you can’t control. Truth: Even when you can’t control the outcome, you can almost always find something to take ownership of. In sport and performance psychology, there’s a concept called locus of control. Locus is a Latin word (these sport psychologists do love their Latin!) and…
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In search of flow state!
Q: Have you ever gotten so lost in something you love that you looked up and hours had passed? A: That’s a flow state. And it’s wonderful. But here’s the thing — you don’t need it to succeed. Flow is one of those experiences that’s hard to describe but instantly recognizable. You’re so absorbed in…
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Goal still not adding up?
Q: I have a big goal. So why does it still feel like something isn’t working? A: It’s not just about having a high-achieving goal. It’s about whether your daily actions actually match it. Goal-setting is one thing. Goal-serving is another. You can set the most ambitious, exciting goal imaginable — and still find yourself…
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Myth: When things go wrong, it’s either all your fault or someone else’s.
Truth: It’s rarely that simple. And your thinking pattern matters a lot. In sport and performance psychology, where you place credit and blame for your successes and your failures is a huge topic. It’s called attribution. It’s not that there is a recipe for how to place credit and blame. It’s about spotting the patterns…
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Q: I’m working hard. So why does it still feel like I’m spinning my wheels?
A: Try asking yourself this two-part question. First, ask yourself, “Is this action serving my goal?” We’ve all caught ourselves doing something that clearly wasn’t serving our goal. It’s normal, even if it isn’t always helpful. Next, ask yourself, “Is there something I could be doing instead that would?” It sounds simple. And it is.…
