Athletes often find themselves caught in a fierce internal battle, torn between the meaning they ascribe to their sporting journey and the primal instincts that seek to take control, manifesting as emotions like anger and disappointment, even comfort. By delving into the depths of this inner struggle and exploring strategies …
This article explores effective strategies for mental preparation before, during, and after the Olympic competition.
Part 1 of the 5-part series about living the athlete life and getting out of it alive and sound, we’re focusing on the most common psychological and practical issues an athlete faces while active and after retirement from competition. There is practice, games, competitions, physio, hospitals, specific diets, tight schedules, …
The psychology of retirement Retirement time is a mentally demanding time for athletes. There are some factors that need to be addressed about why this time is very important for one’s mental health. First of all, when athletes retire, they are still young. In certain sports too young to be …
