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Task-specific focal dystonia is a movement disorder that interferes with the performance of particular tasks, such as writing, playing a musical instrument, or participating in a sport - a condition known informally as "the yips."
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We normally think of intelligence as cognitive intelligence, which is measured by IQ. Our emotional intelligence is looking at how our emotions effect everything that we do and think. We feel before we think.
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EI is not only about being cool-headed enough to manage those clutch versus choke situations but also about knowing exactly if and when you can push yourself, as well as precisely how to do so and for how long this can be done before you crash.
The psychology of sports and physical activity is a branch of psychology that studies cognitive behavior while a person engages in sports or another physical activity. This applied science seeks to understand and optimize an athlete’s internal world.
In McLaren’s view, we typically perceive emotions as problems, which we then thoughtlessly express or repress. She advocates a more mindful approach, where we step back and see our emotions as sources of information.