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May 18th, 2021
While running might be my ‘therapy’ I can certainly say that it also occasionally results in a wry smile as I pound the pavements and parks throughout the cities and towns I run through. Traditionally I am a fan of cues to help the mind focus on helpful, productive aspects of endurance runs. These days, […]
October 14th, 2016
Social research in Asia suggests that our kids are under more pressure than ever, and the negative consequences are very real. A recent prospectus study of Hong Kong schools anxiety revealed that 3 in 10 students in secondary school and 1 in 5 primary school aged children suffer from anxiety. One of the most underestimated […]
October 9th, 2016
To be a formidable competitor as a CrossFit athlete, dedicated physical preparation is a must, but mental preparation ensures you are truly ready to deal with the adversity that CrossFit delivers. For an in depth look into the practice of mental toughness in this extraordinary sport, I met up with 2015’s “Fittest in Singapore” (by […]
May 19th, 2016
Want to gain an extra edge over your competitors? Want to perform better? Then you need to get more sleep! Sleep is a powerful and often underestimated tool that can lead to noticeable changes in performance. Unfortunately, as a society we value not sleeping and celebrate those who can do a lot of work on […]
January 28th, 2016
Mental blocks are a phenomenon that happen when a performer appears to go blank and forget movements that they have consistently trained and mastered and should know how to complete. The performer can appear to freeze or may instinctively change the movement they were planning to do. Performers experiencing a mental block will often state […]
October 1st, 2015
It’s grand final week here in Australia, a great opportunity to see if the best performers throughout the year can complete one last performance in what is an environment unlike anything else they have experienced during the regular season. There are no more second chances and no additional opportunities to redeem themselves the following week. Everyone […]
There are very few movies that truly dive into the depths of an elite performer’s mind. Whiplash is one such movie. I watched it on the plane coming back from Australia in mid August…twice. The acting captured me as did the way the characters depicted the ruthless perfectionism that is so frequently an ingredient associated with high […]
September 30th, 2015
Does this pattern sound familiar for your teenager? Frequently experiencing daytime sleepiness, mood swings, and irritability. Tired all day but feels awake at night, sleeping later than they should. Catches up on sleep during the weekend but strangely feels worse on Mondays, and then the cycle repeats. This sleep-wake cycle for teenagers is so common […]
August 21st, 2015
We’re spending a great deal of time working with parents in Singapore on how to best support their children in their academic and sport pursuits. Jay-Lee has been conducting parent forums this year covering topics such as Pressure & Expectations, Performance Anxiety in Sport & Academics, and Raising Healthy High Achievers in Sport & Academics that […]
August 13th, 2015
Train your brain like you train your body. This is not a new piece of advice nor is it particularly sexy, but it has merit when it comes to getting your brain ready to perform when it counts. However, training your brain is something to avoid getting blazé about given the increasing body of knowledge […]