Peak Performer

<p>The popular neoliberal narrative in modern capitalist societies shouts loud the idea that success hinges on willpower—that internal grit and self-discipline are the secrets to consistency, focus, and high...

<p>Exploring the drivers behind exceptional performance in business, sports, and art, we inevitably encounter the presence of what Csikszentmihalyi referred to as autotelic personality and Flow State. These two concepts...

<p>I’m discussing composure today, on Day 25 of the 30 Days of Mental Skills series. In the heat of performance—whether delivering a speech, competing in sports competition, or leading a high-stakes meeting—emotions can...

<p>Despite its honourable and legitimate origins, positive thinking has become somewhat of a toxic term. What was once a skill for psychological flexibility—emotional agility and emotional intelligence—has, in corporate...

<p>In her book, Emotional Agility, psychologist Susan David tells the story of a British battleship that was on manoeuvres in heavy weather. While navigating through the fog, the lookout in the crow’s nest reported a...

<p>Accepting conditions for what they are is probably our greatest challenge, because our surface-level mind is almost always active and almost always looks to the past for evidence of the apparent future. If you take...

<p>Stress is a normal part of life. It represents the challenge that being alive presents, and without it, life would be very boring. What do you want, an easy and challenge-free existence? Best of luck with that. Yes...

<p>We’ve all felt anxiety at some point in our lives, the apprehension associated with possible adverse future outcomes. It’s usually associated with something important to us, like performing well in a job interview...

<p>The paper "Mental Imagery and Its Potential for Physical Therapy" by Warner and McNeill (1988) reviewed the existing literature on mental imagery (MI) and mental practice (MP) and their effects on physical skills...

<p>The PETTLEP model of mental rehearsal is a comprehensive framework that enhances the effectiveness of focused and purposeful imagination. The practice of Mental Imagery (MI) is used to enhance performance across...

<p>What do you imagine about yourself and others? What images and pictures appear on the movie screen of your mind as you move through your day? Do you imagine how good you are perceived at your work and how great it...

<p>Challenging negative thoughts is a mental skill essential for managing the demands of not only high-stakes situations but also those of everyday life. We talk to ourselves in almost every moment. Except for those...

<p>Did you know that referring to yourself by your first name or as "you" (instead of "I" or “my“ or “me”) may help you step back from challenging situations and see things more clearly? Studies have shown that it gives...

<p>There is a conversation ongoing inside our heads at every moment. I say inside our heads, but this is a little misleading, because you won’t find this conversation anywhere. There may be neurological activity related...

<p>Personality is obviously not a skill, but understanding oneself and, by extension, others is important when pursuing goals and objectives. The ability to work successfully with others is a skill—a social skill—and...