Sport Psychology - Exercises That Build Mental Strength_ Experience From A Teenage Gymnast: Mental Toughness Training - Paperback

by Jermaine Kelliher (Author)

Mental toughness is essentially a constellation of various mental skills, including unshakeable self-belief, resiliency, motivation, focus and the ability to perform under pressure, as well as to manage physical and emotional pain. In sport psychology, we use mental skills training to help athletes develop mental toughness. A young gymnast, shares the experience of her falls throughout her nine-year gymnastics career.

In this book, the reader will learn:
- The key components of the Resilience Cycle
- How your brain and body work together
- How to conquer fear
- How mindfulness impacts an athlete's success
- How to navigate your fear and transform it into your cool
Your confidence can be built by training your body and mind simultaneously. The Fearless Flowcharts included in the book are a guide to help you conquer fear through effective and logical self-talk. When you notice what you are doing and how you are doing it, you can get yourself back on the right track. You create your own version of a championship in your athletic journey