There is a time and place for both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Each type of motivation can be helpful at different times of an athlete’s career. Although this is the case, increasing intrinsic motivation can lead to a sustainable and fulfilling relationship with sport. How can you incorporate the above strategies into your sport performance?
Unlock peak performance with these 3 steps to manage your energy and intensity effectively! In this video, Michelle Bartlett from The Performance Pursuit shares insightful tips on optimizing your performance by mastering your energy levels.
Welcome to our latest blog post where we dive deep into the world of perfectionism, particularly focusing on its impact on athletes. Perfectionism, often seen as a double-edged sword, can either propel individuals towards excellence or hinder their progress with excessive self-criticism and unrealistic standards.
In this video we will provide more information on: Does anger hurt or help your performance? What are the benefits and disadvantages of your anger if not controlled? What are strategies for improving your performance using anger management techniques?
In this post, we will break down the importance of routines for athletes, and then discuss a few strategies for creating effective pre-performance routines in our athletic endeavors.
Tanner is our newest member to join our team at The Performance Pursuit. We wanted to give you all a sneak peek at what Tanner is all about and let him share his background and interests in sport psychology!
Look who joined the team!!!
Felix is one of the newest members of The Performance Pursuit, and we thought we would give you a behind the scenes look at who Felix is and let him share his passion about mental performance consulting. Welcome to the team, Felix!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? For many, this time of the year is associated with high stress as the pressure is on to complete your to-do list or find that best bargain. [Continue Reading]
Patience is not technically a sport and performance psychology skill, but it should be. [Continue Reading]
Recognize it. Identify the situation which creates the negative thought. We all have those times (or places, or people) that ignite feelings of negativity, frustration, and worse. Sometimes we fully anticipate it, and other times… (continue Reading)
How does my nutrition impact my daily life and what can I do to improve it in order to positively impact my performance? Today we got a chance to interview nutritionist & vitality coach Camille Gallinger to help answer those questions.
Over the years, the field of sport psychology has focused on assisting athletes, placing them in the spotlight. While the coach can be involved in the overall process, the primary goal has always been to improve the performance of the athlete. [Continue Reading]