Mental Performance

Confidence is everything! Mental toughness matters! From the author of the top-rated soccer conditioning program, Dominate Game Day, and host of the award-winning podcast, The Soccer Specialist, comes the next tool you can use to take your performance to the next level. The most common question I get from soccer parents is some version of 'How to I help my child become more confident?' I've seen too many good kids struggle to perform as well as they could because they didn't have the confidence and mental performance tools to do so. I don't want you to have the same struggles. Talent will ...

Chloe Lukasiak believes that things happen for a reason. She knows that life would be easier without disappointments, bullying, and medical issues - but sometimes it takes challenges to inspire you to achieve big things. From her status as fan favourite on the US hit reality television show Dance Moms to her current life as a social media star with millions of fans, Chloe has found that self-acceptance and kindness are the key to getting over the rough spots in life and realising your passions.

Dancing isn’t just good exercise. Surrendering yourself to the beat can have a far-reaching impact on all areas of your life—it can help you communicate better, to think more creatively, and can be a powerful catalyst for change. Losing yourself in the moment to a song or piece of music can also alleviate anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation, Dr. Peter Lovatt has found. Lovatt shares his best steps and routines, as well as top dance anthems to inspire everyone—even those who believe they “can't dance”—to turn the music on, stand up, and dance themselves happy.

Success isn’t built on motivation—it’s built on discipline. Unshakable Discipline is a powerful guide to mastering the habits, routines, and mental toughness required to take control of your life. If you’ve ever struggled with procrastination, inconsistency, or the inability to stay focused on your goals, this book will show you how to break free and develop the self-mastery necessary to achieve lasting success. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and real-world examples, this book reveals why discipline is the foundation of freedom—not restriction. You’ll learn how to rewire...

You can train your brain to pay attention more effectively. Acclaimed neuroscientist Dr Amishi Jha has dedicated her life's work to understanding the science of attention at every level - from brain-imaging studies in the lab to field testing soldiers, firefighters and athletes. Her mission has been to scientifically determine how we can harness the full power of our attention to better meet all that life demands.

Discipline alone isn’t enough. It burns hot, then burns out. What you need is a system that functions under pressure, fatigue, and failure—because motivation disappears long before your goals do. This is a no-fluff, zero-hype guide to making high-intensity training sustainable. Built around the proven framework of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), this book delivers obsessively practical tools for athletes, bodybuilders, and coaches who demand more than clichés and cheerleading. You’ll learn how to navigate performance anxiety, emotional rigidity, binge-restrict cycles, and post-...

The Art of Is contains breath-of-fresh-air thinking about how to cultivate the kind of game-changing creativity everyone seeks. Stephen Nachmanovitch shows exactly how the passion and immediacy of improvisation can be cultivated and how, in fact, we all improvise all the time - whether we are driving or deep in conversation.

Master the transformative power of emotional intelligence in 7 simple steps… and further unleash your full potential to lead a more fulfilling life by embracing the 7 skills to build mental toughness!

Why are you so tired—even after a full night’s sleep? Why does life feel like an endless to-do list, even when you're technically “free”? This incisive and darkly insightful book uncovers the root cause behind modern exhaustion: a culture that masks coercion as choice and self-worth as productivity. Why You're Exhausted dismantles the illusions of motivation culture, toxic positivity, and relentless self-optimization. Drawing from philosophy, social psychology, and cultural critique, it reveals how we've become both boss and worker in our own lives—chained not by others, but by ...

Do you wish you were one of those people who openly sing and make it look so easy? Do you feel like you can't quite "let go" when singing? Do you feel that you lack your own sense of style and authenticity as a singer? Do you suffer from feeling "not good enough" or struggle with fear of failure or perfectionism when it comes to singing? Voice Coach Becky Gilhespie always felt that despite receiving the best voice training, the biggest thing that held her back was actually her crippling sense of self-consciousness.

Many golf psychology guides offer mental strategies and techniques to cope with the apparent pressures of the game and to address how golfers feel on the golf course. This audiobook is different. It reveals the cause of the doubts and fears rather than trying to fix the symptoms.

What if the Wrong Mindset or Poor Nutrition Choices are the Only Things Standing Between Your Athlete and Their Dreams? Could the Pressure to Perform be Eroding Their Confidence, Leaving Them Doubting Their Ability to Succeed? Is Your Athlete Equipped to Handle the Demands of Competitive Sports—or are They at Risk of Burn Out before Reaching their Peak? What if Your Athlete’s Lack of Understanding about Proper Nutrition and Hydration is Costing them Energy, Endurance, and the Chance to Outperform the Competition? Without the Right Guidance, Could Your Teen be Missing Critical ...

When the world is going crazy all around you, you must keep your center. You have to tap into your inner soldier and achieve a state of contentment. While it may seem as though it’s easier said than done, you must remember that the divine creator has given you everything you need to thrive on this planet, no matter the circumstances. In this amazing book, you'll learn: How to influence the world around you to manifest your desires How to control your energy for success How to project positive energy anywhere you desire You'll learn these fascinating techniques and more.

Did you know that anyone can learn to achieve flow? This book shows you how. Discover the secret weapon of champions: Flow. Unlike a rare talent, anyone can learn to cultivate this state and access peak performance in their sport. Create the optimal conditions for cultivating flow in your own athletic career. Cultivating the flow state in sport can be a powerful way to improve your performance and achieve a greater sense of satisfaction and enjoyment in your athletic pursuits.

There's a revolution taking place that most businesses are still unaware of. The understanding of how our brains work has radically shifted, exploding long-held myths about our everyday cognitive performance and fundamentally changing the way we engage and succeed in the workplace. Combining their expertise in both neuropsychology and management consulting, neuropsychologist Friederike Fabritius and leadership expert Dr. Hans W. Hagemann present simple yet powerful strategies.

Whether you're a junior rising through the ranks, a competitive tournament player, or a dedicated coach, Play Like a Champion is your complete roadmap to peak performance. This powerful training companion delivers a blend of mental strategies, tactical systems, technical drills, and self-assessment tools — all grounded in real on-court experience. Liv Laine is a dedicated tennis athlete and lifelong learner of the game. From her early years on the court to competing in junior tournaments, Liv has embraced tennis not just as a sport, but as a path for growth, discipline, and self-discovery...

Tom Scharpling is good at being funny, which is a miracle, considering what he’s survived. Like hitting a deer and narrowly escaping with his life on the night of the 2016 election. But that’s nothing compared to the struggles he had earlier in his life. It Never Ends is his memoir of a life writing comedy amidst a lifelong struggle with mental illness, a story he has never told before. It’s the heartbreaking account of his intense coming-of-age, and the lengths he’s undertaken to pull away from the brink of self-destruction.

Introducing "Essential Vitamins" - the ultimate guide to unlocking the power of vitamins to transform your life and optimize your health. This comprehensive eBook will take you on a fascinating journey through the world of vitamins, shedding light on their immense importance and impact on your well-being. Embark on this enlightening exploration as you dive deep into each essential vitamin, understanding their unique roles and benefits. From the vision-enhancing properties of Vitamin A to the powerful antioxidant capabilities of Vitamin E, you'll learn how these essential nutrients play a ...

Este libro te enseñará estrategias prácticas y creativas para refinar y mejorar tu memoria. Aprenderás técnicas eficaces sobre cómo mantener el cerebro en óptimas condiciones, la manera de superar el olvido y cómo conservar fácilmente los datos en tu mente para recuperarlos inmediatamente en cualquier momento.

Where does learning begin and how is it sustained and stored in the brain? For musicians, these questions are at the very core of their creative lives. Cognitive and neuroscience have flung wide the doors of our understanding, but bridging the gap between research data and music-making requires a unique immersion in both worlds. Lynn Helding presents a symphony of discoveries that illuminate how musicians can optimize their mental well-being and cognitive abilities.