Tyler Klein, PhD, Sport Psychology Practitioner, helping athletes reach their potential since 2016. Champions never stop improving. Instagram @kleinperformance
The way you think today trains your brain to think in similar patterns tomorrow. Taking a more productive perspective, looking at successes, or creating positive/helpful thoughts may be hard now, but gets easier with deliberate use. #makeitahabit#performancecoaching#sport#grow
Challenges make us better. They show us what we have and they show us what we can work toward. But most of all, people respect you when you take challenges head on. Even if it’s not pretty. #growth#outsidethelines#nocomfortzone
Taking control of YOUR OWN definition of success, not what culture tells us what it should be, at an early age (earliest as possible), maxes our joy, progress, confidence, locus of control, and motivation. #takecontrol#nevertoolate#coffeethoughts#sport
Sport psychology & performance enhancement training is not about inserting tons of thoughts and procedures into your performances. It should be the opposite. We should strive for automaticity, a natural quietness and rhythm to your body and mind. HOW we get there is the training.
P’s are great for our thoughts and our focus... Present, Process, Productive, Positive, Purposeful, Powerful, Possible, Progress(ive)... you really can’t go wrong with any of the POSSIBILITIES! #thoughtsmatter#performbetter#mentaltoughness
Stop thinking about mental training time/practice as extra work. Find NATURAL times, breaks, and dips in your everyday training to supplement your total athletic development. APPLY the skills and techniques! Then you can say you are doing everything in your power to be your best.
Our brains like familiarity. This is a reason why performance routines, imagery and mental rehearsal is so powerful. Create routines that are comfortable and consistent, and rehearse successful outcomes in stressful situations. Your brain will thank you #preparation#performance
COMBINING FORCES: Mental training will never be more effective than physical practice... but together they are more effective at enhancing performance than either one alone. #giveyourmindthetime#sportpsych
A strong sense of control breeds confidence. It’s not the act of control that is required, but the knowledge that you can control and self-regulate yourself that multiplies your certainty to perform and perform damn well. #dominate