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.
October 28th, 2020
“Be positive” – probably one of the most used sayings in performance in any setting. Preparing for a race? “Think positive!” Just lost a race? “Cheer up, be positive!” These phrases reinforce that we should aim to feel and think positively. We are told, “don’t be scared”, “relax”, “be brave”, “cheer up”, “get over it”, etc. […]
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 […]
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 […]
June 28th, 2015
There’s been a lot of commentary in the media recently about the lack of support that elite athletes receive when it comes to their mental health. At Mental Notes Consulting, we are, and have always been passionate about athlete health and wellbeing alongside their performance. Part of our role in working with athletes and their […]
May 28th, 2015
Performance routines are prevalent in high performance arenas, and in particular elite sport. You’ll often hear athletes refer to their rituals, superstitions, or lucky charms… “I keep a lucky red rag in my pocket when I bat, which has been a good luck charm for a few years.” – Steve Waugh Simply put, athletes often integrate […]
May 21st, 2015
During my time as a Division One collegiate golf player moving from Australia to the United States, there were many things I wished I were better prepared to handle as a student-athlete. If the time to apply for college is fast approaching for you, and your goal is to be accepted by the University team […]
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December 29th, 2014
One of my favourite sayings is, “If you can train your body you can train your brain.” For me, this phrase sums up what we do as sport psychologists. It was once believed that the brain could not be trained or changed; in other words, you were stuck with the brain you were born with. […]