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How Perfectionism Affects Athletes’ Performance After Competitive Failure

By Michael Brown — 2020

Elite athletes are more likely to rise to the occasion after a failure if they keep potential unhelpful consequences of striving for perfection in check, according to a University of Alberta study, the first of its kind to investigate perfectionism and performance following failure in competitive athletics.

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Creating the World We Want to Live In: How Positive Psychology Can Build a Brighter Future

This book is about hope and a call to action to make the world the kind of place we want to live in.

Bridget Grenville-Cleave, Dóra Guðmundsdóttir, Felicia Huppert, Vanessa King, David Roffey, Sue Roffey, Marten de Vries

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Zen Athlete: The Secrets to Achieving Your Highest Potential

Zen Athlete demystifies the art of mental training, flow and peak performance. At its core Zen Athlete is a practical guide to self mastery.

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What Gives Elite Athletes the Edge? | Janne Mortensen | TEDxOdense

Do you want to develop the mind of a winner? Have you ever wondered what gives young, elite athletes the edge? How can you transform a kid into a champion? Expert in sports psychology and mental training, Janne Mortensen has coached national teams and world-class athletes, taking them to European...

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Self Care for Students: Overcoming Perfectionism

Do you struggle with balancing your desire to do excellent work with the stress of trying to succeed at everything? In this video, I share three practical self care strategies for overcoming perfectionism.

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08 – Reinvent Yourself with Actress Danica McKellar (She Went from Winnie Cooper to Math Expert)

Danica McKellar is best known for her role as Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years. Some of the mental strength-building strategies Danica shares include what boosts her mood when she's feeling depressed, how to find your purpose, and how to tackle giant goals.

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13 – Learn to Beat the Odds like Olympic Gold Medalist and Team Captain Mike Eruzione

If you’ve watched the movie Miracle, you know who Mike Eruzione is. He was the captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, and he scored the winning goal against the Soviets. And today, Mike Eruzione explains how to go into a situation with the right mindset even when the odds are against you.

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35 - Friday Fix: 5 New Year's Resolutions That Will Make You Mentally Stronger

Today, I'll explain why most resolutions don't work. And I'll give you the tools you need to make this year's resolution different. I’m sharing five resolutions that will help you build mental strength in 2021.

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Running Within: A Guide to Mastering the Body-Mind-Spirit Connection for Ultimate Training and Racing

Runners know all too well the physical and mental challenges of their sport.

Jerry Lynch, Scott Warren

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45 - Friday Fix: A Simple Trick to Increase the Chances of Reaching Your Goals

I’m sharing a secret formula for establishing a goal that can motivate you to succeed. In fact, when you set a goal like this, studies show you’ll probably exceed your expectations.

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59 - Friday Fix: Why Your Vision Board Might Do More Harm than Good

Putting something up on your vision board could possibly reduce your chances of success.

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