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How Can I Deal With Pressure Better? Mental Notes

December 15th, 2013

There are many strategies to help deal with pressure. One that we have found successful for numerous athletes is to incorporate more pressure situations into practice. What this means is that you plan to have situations that simulate competition and also situations that are uncomfortable or ‘test-like’, so you keep yourself on your toes in […]

Rewire the Negative Thoughts Designed for Protection Mental Notes

October 22nd, 2013

Why do we have negative thoughts?  A recent TED presentation by Michael Merzenich, a neuroscientist, on the growing evidence of brain plasticity, shed some light on this question.  Our brain is amazing.  Did you know your brain was built for change?  Interestingly, Merzenich stated that our brain is born ‘stupid’. According to the professor emeritus […]

Motivation Matters Dr Andrea Furst

September 10th, 2013

When it is cold and wet outside it makes for challenging times if you are training in the off-season in preparation for the summer competitions. The ability to stay motivated about training despite the weather can be assisted by a variety of strategies. However, before we even get into the strategies there has to be […]

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 […]

Have you Fallen off the Wagon? Practical tips to get back on track and sustain your wellness plan Dr Jay-Lee Nair

July 10th, 2013

The area of psychology that I am most passionate about is wellness and the mental approach to optimising one’s physical health and fitness goals.  The mid-way mark in the year provides the perfect time point for all, from recreational to elite athletes, as well as corporate professionals to review their health and fitness goals and […]

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 […]

Five Tips for Consistent Golf Performance Dr Andrea Furst

May 11th, 2013

http://www.golfdigest.com.sg/videos/sports-psychologist-dr-andrea-furst-provides-few-mental-tips-better-golf

Homesickness and Performance: Be proactive! Mental Notes

April 11th, 2013

During the course of an athlete’s career it is likely that there comes a time when they must pack up their bags and move to a different location. The move may be temporary (e.g., a weekend competition/event) or it may be more permanent (e.g., a contract with a club/institution). Regardless of the type of move […]

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 […]