The right mindset for an athlete is not something you can sum up in one simple maxim. While there are a handful of research studies that show how thinking one way over another leads to better academic, social, or athletic outcomes, there are currently none that show the impact of the intersection of these different […]
Thinking positive is always better than thinking negative. However, delusional positive thinking is, well…delusional. Being delusional is the act of contradicting reality. In many situations the reality may be that there is truly nothing to be positive about. For example, getting a flat tire that causes you to miss a once in a lifetime event. […]
The first step to behavior change is acknowledging the existence of a mindset misalignment. A mindset misalignment is the result of being incongruent with the 5 elements that define your mindset. As a result, your thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and values drive unwanted behavior. For example, if you value your health, but consistently eat unhealthy and […]