Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology

Sport and Performance Psychologist, therapist, husband, and athlete on a never ending path to self-discovery and confidence.

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

Be specific, be intentional, have a plan! Don't hope that you feel productive when you wake up, make a plan the day before as to how you want to start your day. Don't change everything all at once, start with 1 or 2… https://t.co/X3u5BzkviY

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

My colleague and I aspsychology have had the opportunity to see many new athletes during this COVID isolation. Most of your competition will be working out physically with all their spare time, but only a few will… https://t.co/I4FmSkS8pr

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

Dear athletes...this freaking sucks! Being stuck at home limits the ways in which you can improve, grow, or even just maintain what you've already got. So how about this...has there ever been a better time to focus… https://t.co/0ekgQVCIbF

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

Last week I was at the AASP (Association for Applied Sport Psychology) conference in Portland where I had the opportunity to meet @gtmumford who has been one of the most influential difference makers in my own… https://t.co/I4poat2knW

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

@Falloutt @michaelgervais @CompetetoCreate I've thought about this for years now being a sport and performance psychologist who is very familiar with eSports. As a former athlete I get a lot of the same fulfillment in competitive gaming as I did athletics and I can confirm it is all the same mentally lol.

[TSN @TSN_Sports]

Peak Canadian moment:

@Bandreescu_ apologizing after winning the #USOpen 😂🇨🇦.

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

BIIIAAANNNCCCAAAA!!!!! I have never seen such an unbelievable display of #mentaltoughness at such a young age under such immense pressure! This girl is on fire! #SheTheNorth #sportspsychology #performance

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

@ChrisRing3 @CoachJonBeck That you snuck on to the course when no one was looking at hour 8. Obviously.

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

This is 100% true but I know for some of you it's easier said than done. Try to notice the real reason why you get so frustrated or dejected that your body can't even hold on to that energy anymore because it doesn't look pretty when your body has to deal with your stress lol.

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Players: You don't realize that your body language is like a billboard. It screams everything you’re not saying. Primarily, it shows your toughness level & whether you can handle adversity. Keep positive body language even when things are hard. It shows you can overcome anything!

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

@CoachJonBeck This is 100% true but I know for some people it's easier said than done. Try to notice the real reason why you get so frustrated or dejected that your body can't even hold on to that energy anymore because it doesn't look pretty when your body has to deal with your stress lol.

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

Start training your mind today! Imagine what you could accomplish and work hard for that dream because the mind only knows what you choose to believe. #mentallytough #sportpsychology #visualization #itstartswithwhatyoubelieve

[AASP @AASPTweets]

Can you “imagine” your way to success? @DjokerNole credits his success to the power of imagination and stresses the importance of mental and emotional strength. Read more from @BBCNews: https://t.co/zEVRbrgv79

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

Sometimes the world feels like a frigin zoo full of monkeys throwing poop at anyone who walks by! Why can't the stupid monkeys keep their poop to themselves? WHY!!??

If you're like me, you have been a victim to… https://t.co/AnQXYNgZPy

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

@ChrisRing3 Thanks man :). Sometimes my clients make my job pretty damn easy though :D

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

I've been given permission to share this photo and my client's experience doing EMDR therapy with me this past month.

This amazing 11year old kiddo came to see me only a month ago. He's an athlete who had… https://t.co/y45Klip6oG

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

The first step to growth or change is awareness. Learn what is actually happening in your brain to understand how to thrive under pressure rather than feeling crushed by it. #mentallytough #sportspsychology #thriveunderpressure #athlete

[Compete to Create @CompetetoCreate]

What causes people to “fail” under pressure? What happens when your body is ready to go, but your mind distracts you from the plan? Training your mind for challenging moments is crucial for success. Learn more from this article @HarvardBiz. #Mindset
https://t.co/5a5LCD2jUr

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

The amount of athletes I work with under 12 who beat themselves up for "failing" is astounding. Participation medals don't reward perseverance, it makes adults feel better about themselves when kids have to deal with negative emotions. Losing is ok! Mistakes build character!

[AASP @AASPTweets]

Does a participation trophy actually hurt more than it helps? AASP member @drrobbell explains why participation awards do not build mental toughness in youth sport: https://t.co/vvuUfPujoZ

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

#rest #sabbath Overlooking @paintedrockwine in the skahabluffs. This is my place of rest. I could be in Mexico, travelling Europe and South East Asia or road tripping through the States, but Penticton is where I… https://t.co/mZd1uhb0TB

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

Here is a simple, yet surprisingly effective experiment I did with my friend @tkdthetank.

Language. What are you telling yourself when your training, competing, or simply building relationships with people? In… https://t.co/XlWtJqxnvK

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

I got permission yesterday to share this meme from a client of mine who texted this to me right after our session.

It was a really tough session, lots of tears, anger, and this wonderful thing called dark humour… https://t.co/gVB4c837fD

[Mat@Ellipsis_Psychology @Mat_Ellipsis]

It's only a flesh wound... #rockclimbing #mentallystrong #highperformance #workhard #workhardplayhard #itsonlyafleshwound @ Edmonton, Alberta https://t.co/YyXJ1G8X8z