We have witnessed some exceptional performances during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. For any athlete to deliver a gold medal performance, mental toughness is an essential ingredient. But what exactly is mental toughness—and ...
Feb 22, 2018
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What it takes to thrive, rather than merely survive, could be as simple as feeling good about life and yourself and being good at something, according to new research.
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We are often taught that it is better to be on the winning side than the losing side of a game, but sometimes that may not be the case. As it turns out, rooting for the underdog or being the underdog actually may be an advantage, ...
Jan 26, 2018
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Mental health issues among teens have been rising for more than a decade, and some experts wonder how much social media use is to blame. If you're a parent questioning if—and how—you should monitor the way your teenager ...
Jan 19, 2024
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(Medical Xpress) -- Penalty shoot-outs are possibly the most stressful situations that footballers have to contend with. They need to be able to focus on the task and block out noise and other distractions coming from the ...
Jun 22, 2012
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High-performing esports professionals may require the same mental stamina it takes to be a top Olympian, according to latest Queensland University of Technology research.
Jun 11, 2020
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Elite female athletes often feel a sense of isolation and pressure to tackle personal and professional adversity on their own—even while struggling with issues such as bullying, eating disorders, depression and sexual abuse, ...
Feb 11, 2013
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A researcher at Queen's University Belfast suggests that the growing rate of narcissism in society could be linked with school achievement.
Jun 26, 2018
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The saying that "whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is simplistic, disingenuous, and potentially destructive. While it's true that some who experience horrible events are stronger for surviving them, this is probably ...
Oct 15, 2019
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(Medical Xpress)—As a youthful England football team prepares to take on Uruguay in World Cup 2014, new research has uncovered the rare mental attributes needed for talented young players to rise to the top of the English ...
Jun 19, 2014
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