Demystifying Mental Toughness 137 Mindfulness and ACT in Sport: Helping Athletes Perform Better
In this short solo episode, I explain 5 reasons why you should look in more detail at the use of mindfulness and ACT in sport. How and why this approach goes on to free up mental space in your mind to enable you to perform better. I also summarise how Mindfulness and ACT can be used in harmony to develop a more mentally tough individual.
5 Key Benefits of Mindfulness and ACT
- This approach can help you become a more psychologically flexible person.
- It helps you gain a bigger picture perspective on life and sport, recognising that perfection does not exist and that mistakes, losses or negative experiences are inevitable.
- Mindfulness and ACT can help you trust your skills more.
- The methods help to decrease your levels of stress.
- Mindfulness and ACT can safeguard you against being bullied.
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Relevant Podcast Episodes
Ep013: Karl Morris – How to stay present like a major champion
Ep092: Dr James Hegarty – ACT in Sport, Improving Performance through Mindfulness
Ep099: Trevor Jones – How to Deal with Overthinking on the Golf Course
Ep124: Dr Keagan Hadley - Long Term Injuries: How to Confront Difficult Thoughts and Emotions
Other Relevant Blogs and Resources
Guided Mindfulness Meditation Practices with Jon Kabat-Zinn
Using ACT and Mindfulness to Improve Your Sporting Performances
Why You Should Meditate To Improve Your Sport Performance?
How to Overcome Mental Challenges When Rock Climbing