examining lifestyle choices is important as it lays the foundation for stability and predictability in the athlete’s life.
strategies to embody a lifestyle with choices and habits that unlock optimal performance.
strategies to develop a helpful attitude and eliminating unhelpful mental patterns, which is often the result of past life experiences and fear-driven beliefs.
strategies to overcome the burden of public scrutiny, the exposure that comes with social media, and the internal pressure of personal expectations for optimal performance.
strategies and techniques to unlock optimal performance on the day of competition.
strategies to overcome the tough times, the inevitable setbacks and the unexpected barriers to optimal performance.
Beneath every consistently successful team is a powerful culture. Culture is the way in which teams do things in their daily routines, customs and traditions that can either boost or break performance.
Athletes are not machines; they are human first. They can deliver peak athletic performances if they can organise their lives in accordance with the demands of a high performance lifestyle. This lifestyle comes with wins and losses, as well as the daily demand of a restricted lifestyle that centres around competition, training, rehabilitation and recovery.
Positive Psychology – a scientific approach to studying human thoughts, feelings and behaviour with a focus on building a flourishing life through focusing on strengths and optimism, as well as building inner strength through developing gratitude, resilience and compassion.
Mindfulness – a practice that involves self-awareness that builds composure and mental stability through breathing methods, guided imagery and stress reduction techniques.
Jungian Psychology – a psychoanalytic approach that focuses on the instinctual motivation for psychological development, aligning with love and power.
I am passionate about people and performance, and have 24 years of professional experience working with individuals and teams. Being an athlete allows me to connect more effectively with the elite athlete in the arena.
My professional registration is with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible.
~ Marcus Aurelius
In this paper, we highlight the key factors to consider when prescribing physical activity for depression. https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/full/10.1024/2674-0052/a000099 2/13
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