Insight

We share insights because we believe in ‘paying it forward’.

Knowledge is valuable, and we’re in the business of bettering people. You’re welcome to tap into what we know and experience as professionals. Join the conversation with us. Share, educate and be better.

Looking for a Sport Psychologist on the Gold Coast, Queensland – Australia? Mental Notes

January 31st, 2014

If you are looking for a sport psychologist to work with on the Gold Coast, call Allsports Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine on 5561 1810 and they will be able to book you an appointment with us! Allsports Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine is the home to one of the board members, Dr Kerrie Evans, of the World Scientific […]

A Genius Worth Celebrating Dr Andrea Furst

August 19th, 2013

A review of Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography by Walter Isaacson Despite receiving the hard copy of this book in 2011, the year that Steve Jobs passed away, I have only recently finished reading it.  Due to travel I reverted to the iPad version and left the rather large hardcover edition at home. So as […]

The Juggling Act: Getting the balance right for you when you are a high achiever Mental Notes

June 13th, 2013

State of Origin football is one of my all-time favourite Australian sporting events with many displays of mental toughness and mateship.  However, many players involved in State of Origin perform incredible feats of strength and courage one night and then days, even weeks later, they struggle to maintain that same level of commitment in their […]

Exam Performance: Take charge of your exam preparation Mental Notes

May 13th, 2013

As performance psychologists, our expertise and knowledge base transfers across a number of different contexts.  That is, the skill set that works with athletes in getting them competition ready also works effectively with individuals getting them ready for exams.  We see a number of clients based largely on helping them perform in upcoming exams. Whether […]

It’s Allowed… Dr Andrea Furst

March 14th, 2013

Let’s get one thing straight I am passionate about sport, so I have no hesitation in declaring upfront that this little diatribe as a passion piece written by a professional who spends her life working with and for the sports industry. I want the sports industry in Australia to stick around and I want Australia […]

Success is Hard Work Matt Ahlberg

February 11th, 2013

Success is a concept with a variety of definitions for people depending on what they are trying to achieve at a given point in their lives. Success is not something that can be easily defined because it means something different to every person who aspires towards it. For some, success is about outcomes. How much […]

Tips for Surviving and Thriving in the Silly Season Mental Notes

December 10th, 2012

Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year. Christmas carols, catching up with family and friends, and lots of yummy food all contribute to the wonderful festivities! Unfortunately, it is often a time when good habits disappear out the window and the realisation of unkept past New Year’s resolutions create the onset of […]

Back to Basics Matt Ahlberg

November 16th, 2012

The Mental Notes team is often trying to develop new and better ways of helping our clients achieve their sporting goals. This is a good thing as it means that we are constantly looking to improve our performance as sport and performance psychologists in the same way that our athletes are looking to improve their […]

Lessons for Life in Utopia! Dr Andrea Furst

July 21st, 2012

Seven Days in Utopia by David L. Cook is a book written about golf for all levels of golfer however there is no doubt that sportsmen and women from a variety of sports and ability levels would appreciate some of the key messages of the book. It is a fictitious story of a professional golfer […]

The Pathway to Success: The choice is yours! Matt Ahlberg

May 14th, 2012

One the many upsides of participating in sport is that sport provides a great training ground for life. Sport involves fun and hard work, success and disappointment, as well as joy and sadness. Understanding how to be successful in sport sets anyone up to be more successful in life. Whilst being successful in sport requires […]