Training the Brain
We all know how to work on our swings, but how do you strengthen the most important muscle of all, the one between the ears?
We all know a 12-handicap who can hit it like a scratch. Problem is, those shots are few and far between. I have competitive rounds where I have shown the ability to think my way around like a “mental scratch.” Problem is, those rounds are few and far between.
So what is the similarity? “Practice,” says Eric Mandell, a coach of mindfulness and meditation at a New York startup known as bmindful, which focuses on athletic performance.
December Holiday Newsletter
Wishing you a very happy and restorative holidays! We hope you get some quality time with family, friends and/or loved ones. Don’t forget to find a little time for yourself too! It’s a great opportunity to reflect, relax, and recharge.
Is Your Approach to Peak Performance Really Working?
There’s a simple, yet thought-provoking, equation that many authors and coaches use to determine performance. I first learned it from the book series “The Inner Game” by Timothy Gallwey, a renowned author, mindfulness meditation teacher, coaching genius and former captain of the Harvard University Tennis Team. He explains that…
Let’s break each of these down together so we’re on the same page. We’ll start with the definitions, then go into how they relate to being an athlete.
Mentally Spiraling Out of Control?
A question we are consistently asked by our athletes is: How do I stop my mind from spiraling out of control into negativity?
Some people don’t love our answer: Learn to ride it. Think about what happens when you try to force your mind to stop spiraling… you only feed the spiral. What we try to push away only comes back stronger and with a vengeance.