By Dr. Bob Neff, Mental Trainer® We recently had a young golfer who shot a personal best 70 from the tips on a very challenging golf course. He clearly found his performance "Zone," but a nagging question remained: "Can I do it again in my tournament tomorrow!?" It's the most common issue players have, [...]
By: Sarah Frey, MS, CMT & Robert Neff, Ph.D., CMT Athletes and business people both face mental challenges that are surprisingly similar. Each must set challenging goals, persist through adversity, and be at their best when opportunities arise. Unfortunately, most people have no idea how to do that! As highly visible athletes and executives point [...]
By: Sarah Frey, MS, CMT & Robert Neff, Ph.D., CMT Lately, it seems that doping allegations have dominated sports news as some of today’s most revered athletes make headlines and disappoint millions of fans. In one swift moment our sport idols turn from hero to villain, quickly over-shadowing all of their accomplishments, natural talent, and [...]
For many, the beginning of a new year signifies a fresh start and an opportunity to outline what you hope to achieve in the New Year. However, establishing new goals can often seem daunting and pointless, especially if you haven’t successfully achieved them in the past. New Year’s goal setting struggles are not just limited [...]