The Great Courses – The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life

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The Great Courses – The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life

The classic joke is that a tourist from New York asks. “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?” The Old answer: “Practice. Practice. Practice.” Science is still relatively new today. of Performance psychology tells you that the old answer is not complete at all. In The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life, clinical sport psychologist Eddie O’Connor, Ph.D., shares the best ways for you to reach your personal Carnegie Hall based on the latest scientific research—whether your performance environment is music, dance, business, or sport. These often surprising research results can help you rethink and rethink how you perform.
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Additionally to the scientific research, Dr. O’Connor brings a wealth of Some anecdotal stories from his twenty-years of His clinical experience includes working with students, professionals, and college athletes. He also has extensive knowledge of health professionals and corporate executives. His simple.-Going in a certain way, ability to Access scientific theory, research results and other information to All of these videos, as well as many illustrative demonstrations and videos, provide an interactive and energetic learning environment.

Sport Psychology Both for the Athlete & Non-Athlete

If you are an elite athlete—or aspire to become one—The Psychology of Performance will allow you to get the most out of your practice. It will also help you identify the mental and emotionally supportive approaches that will be the best for your long-term performance goals. But it doesn’t matter if there is a connection. to The world of Sports, this course will assist you in achieving your personal goals in Choose your field of performance. As Dr. O’Connor explains, the work of Sport psychology is not what defines a sport psychologist, but science. of Performance psychology, The Mental Aspects of Superior performance in settings where excellence is central—often sports, but also the performing arts, business, high-Risky professions like the military and many other fields.

In Dr. O’Connor’s work and in Sport is, of course, a lens through the which we can see. to View the issues of practice, anxiety, injury, confidence, and more—issues that apply to Any performer. If you are the parent, of a young athlete or performer, Dr. O’Connor will help you understand this journey from your child’s perspective and how to You can best support them along the way.

These 24 thrilling half-hours are yours!-hour lectures, Dr. O’Connor explains why:

It is possible that practice does not always lead to success to Maximum performance
Excellence in anything isn’t easy or natural,
Talent is not required (and may even be a disadvantage).
Genetics are not the only thing that can limit your potential.
Positivity can be a powerful tool for positive change in You can do it your way
Being a perfectionist can help you—and hurt you.

What 10,000 Hours of Work Could Do for You Be Too Much—And Not Enough

Practicing an activity for 10,000 hours won’t make you great, or even good. Any person could practice shooting a basket for 10,000 hours, but that wouldn’t make him or her a great basketball player. Why would you? Because contrary to You might not believe it, but practice is better than perfection. Practice makes permanent. If you’re practicing incorrect technique, even two hours is too much.

Research has shown that the only thing that differentiates people who perform at their peak from others is the amount of money they have. of time spent in deliberate, purposeful, goal-This type of practice is goal-oriented. This type of Practice requires you to get feedback from an expert coach, set goals for each practice session, be focused and challenge yourself. to Keep moving forward of your comfort zone.

Neuroscientists using brain-Imaging techniques have shown that the brain can be imaged using imaging techniques. of People who have learned a particular skill over time have a different outlook than those without it. You can take, for example: in The cerebellum, a part of musicians of The brain plays an important role in The task of controlling body movements is more difficult than in Non-musicians. There is also more gray matter in Three regions of The brain that plays an important role in Visualizing and controlling your diving movements of The body in Diverse than in Non-divers.

Talent would be the cause of These differences would appear in Before training, childhood was not yet begun. But they don’t. They show up instead only in People who have worked hard over the years to Choose the right type and amount of practice. We’ve always known that physical training can reshape our bodies. The exciting research shows that the right training can also alter the structure and function of our bodies. of Our brains, the resulting in An increase in your neurological abilities to perform a particular skill. You can get there by practicing with purpose. And it’s the only thing that can.

Mindfulness as Performance Strategy

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If you’ve never practiced mindfulness meditation, you might imagine it as a relaxation exercise on the floor at the end of a yoga class. To the contrary, Dr. O’Connor explains and demonstrates that mindfulness—paying attention in a particular way, with purpose, focused on the present moment, without judgment—can be practiced in Suit sitting in You can be at your desk, on the playing fields, or anywhere else. Maybe you have tried a mindfulness practice and felt like a failure because you can’t seem to control your mind. True mindfulness training doesn’t make wandering thoughts a problem. It is a benefit. in Actively bringing your thoughts back to Focusing on one thing at a time is a good idea. Awareness and focus are constant.-Correction is the point of The practice.

Mindfulness techniques have been used for over 2,500 years by people. in Psychotherapy and medical settings. It is not recommended for use in performance strategies. in Despite being in its infancy science already has positive results in Brain, such as automatic or improved response to Improved behavior and emotions-Making in The face of After just eight weeks, stress is no longer a problem of Mindfulness training.

The Core belief of Mindful means that a person is most productive when they are in a good state of mind. of Non-Judgemental, but not moment-to-Acceptance and awareness in the moment of one’s internal state, with attention focused on what is essential for performance, coupled with consistent, intentional effort that supports what the performer values most.

Surmonting Obstacles to Success

In The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in LifeYou will find out how to Some of these tasks are possible of As you work towards your goals, the most challenging challenges are those that come up. The First step is to Define your goals and your values. to You can shape your practice and performance as it develops. You will face challenges, even with your path set out clearly. to You can also tackle the obstacles along the route.

One of The most common roadblocks to You can learn performance anxiety and achieve success. to Imagery techniques and other tools can be used to overcome this problem. It is crucial to remember this: to Remember to keep these things in mind “get in the zone”—that psychological place where everything comes together and feels easy—is to Remember to Be kind to yourself when you don’t succeed right away. Pushing forward and struggling will always be part of accomplishing your goals; Dr. O’Connor teaches not only how to But how do you succeed? to Take care of the negatives of Your journey, including how to Identify and prevent burnout.

The This field is relatively new of Performance psychology helps performers all over the globe improve their mental, emotional and physical game. in Sport, dance, art and business. With The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in LifeWith scientifically supported theories and skills, you too can reach the top.