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Demystifying Mental Toughness David Charlton
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Demystifying Mental Toughness is for people who want to reach their goals faster and are curious what high performing athletes and professionals do to fulfil their potential. David Charlton shares insights, strategies and stories from leading athletes, coaches, psychologists and specialists to help you perform to your optimum level on a more consistent basis. If you’re a motivated athlete, coach, sport psychologist, mental game coach or executive listen in for proven and practical advice in this podcast.
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How I Would Help Rory McIlroy Win The British Open
On Sunday June 16th at Pinehurst Golf Course in North Carolina, Rory McIlroy had a great opportunity to win the US Open and break his 10 year major trophy drought. Sadly, it didn’t happen for him and two missed short putts on holes 16 and 18 in the final round cost him the win. Bryson DeChambeau went on to be the victor.
In today’s episode I offer my thoughts as a sport psychologist on Rory’s misfortunate and share some ideas on how I would help him win the British Open at Royal Troon in one month’s time.
Key Learning Points:
When we’re under pressure it’s normal to feel uncomfortable. Feeling uncomfortable can mean different things to different people, for some it means butterflies in the stomach and for others it means an overactive imagination. Trying to get to the point of feeling confident is over-rated and unrealistic in some situations. Helping Rory get comfortable being uncomfortable would be something that I would train. Mindfulness is a skill that can be developed that can help athletes manage their arousal levels. Pro-active visualisation, pre-empting difficult situations, shots and emotions at Royal Troon would be something that I would advise. Connect with David Charlton
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To Listen to Golf Related Podcasts To Help You Manage Your Emotions
Ep017: Gio Valiante - How to Play Fearless Golf
Ep099: Trevor Jones – How to Deal with Overthinking on the Golf Course
Ep101: Compilation – 25 Mental Game Secrets to Improve Your Golf
Ep167: Karl Morris - How To Manage Your Emotions To Improve Your Golf #BITESIZE
Ep241: Dr Bob Winters - How To Cultivate A Limitless Mindset #BITESIZE
For More Golf Related Resources so You Can Deal With Pressure Better
10 Mental Game Tips from Leading Experts to Improve Your Golf
Do you try too hard on the golf course?
Golfers Mental Scorecard
Golf Psychology FAQs
Psychology of Golf Library -
What Is The Difference Between Mental Toughness And Resilience #BITESIZE
We’re now 4 years on since the creation of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast therefore David Charlton the host of the podcast made the decision to go back to basics and share an important message busting a myth that exists, that resilience and mental toughness are the same concepts.
Today, we go back to the very start of the podcast, where well respected pioneer in the field, Doug Strycharczyk, shares his insights into the differences between mental toughness and resilience in this BITE-SIZED episode taken from the hugely popular episode #1. David also encourages you to learn more about your own mental toughness and highlights the importance of self-awareness.
Key Learning Points:
With the wrong attitude you won’t use your skills and abilities well. Peter Clough recognised that four key psychological constructs; control, commitment, challenge and confidence (4C’s) are at the heart of mental toughness. Resilience and mental toughness are very different concepts. The textbook definition of resilience is “the ability to recover from a situation”, therefore describing your reaction to something that happens. Mental toughness offers a wider explanation of how we cope with different situations. “Resilience is the element that helps you to survive however mental toughness is the element that enables you to thrive, to make the most of the situation area and come out, hopefully with a bit of a smile on your face.” Connect with Doug Strycharczyk:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougstrycharczyk/
Email: headoffice@aqr.co.uk
https://aqrinternational.co.uk/
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Relevant Podcast Episodes Explaining Mental Toughness
Ep001: Doug Strycharczyk – The Importance of Mental Toughness
Ep028: Peter Clough MBE – Why is Mental Toughness Important?
Ep050: Doug Strycharczyk, Peter Clough MBE & Dr John Perry - Mental Strength Does Not Guarantee Success
Ep201: Dr John Perry and Doug Strycharczyk – Even The Mentally Tough Can Find Things A Struggle Without Self Awareness
Other Useful Resources
Blog - 5 Reasons team captains should work with a Sports Psychologist
Blog – Mental Toughness is a Hugely Valuable Trait
Blog – Make Better Decisions to Help Your Sport Performance
Blog - 5 Ways to Create a Psychological Safe Sporting Environment -
How To Cultivate A Limitless Mindset #BITESIZE
In this BITE-SIZED episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, Dr. Bob Winters, an internationally recognised sport psychologist who has supported US Men’s and Women’s Open Golf Champions and many other elite professional athletes across a variety of sports joins me. He goes on to tell me about how champions think and cultivating a limitless mindset by the way that you think.
Key Learning Points:
How good would you be if you didn’t know how good you could be? How good would you be if you were unrealistic in your thinking? Champions are great at not thinking realistically. Conditional confidence comes from outcomes and results not deep internal confidence. Do you still walk, talk and act like a champion when you play like a chump? Connect with Dr Bob Winters
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To Listen to Golf Related Podcasts
Ep017: Gio Valiante - How to Play Fearless Golf
Ep101: Compilation – 25 Mental Game Secrets to Improve Your Golf
Ep118: Dr Bob Winters – How to Help Golfers Overcome their Mental Game Challenges
To Listen to Other Podcasts to Help You Create a Limitless Mindset
Ep213: Sandro Forte – How To Set Yourself Up For Success In 2024?
Ep215: Fenwick Ridley – How Ice Swimming And Cold Immersion Can Help You Take Control Of Your Destiny
Ep217: Chris Cook - How A Marginal Gains Approach Can Help You Perform Better #BITESIZE
For More Resources so You Can Shoot Lower Scores on The Golf Course
10 Mental Game Tips from Leading Experts to Improve Your Golf
Do you try too hard on the golf course?
Psychology of Golf Library
Other helpful resources to help you learn how to perform better
Handout: Marginal Gains Refining Your Approach
Blog: 12 Reasons Why You Won’t Achieve Your Potential
Blog: 9 Tips for Children from Olympians -
How To Transfer Your Skills From Training to Competitive Situations #BITESIZE
Why do athletes work with a Sports Psychologist? One of the biggest reasons is that they struggle to transfer their skills from training to competitive situations. Which provides the topic for today’s episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness podcast.
Former professional basketball player and author Dre Baldwin goes on to tell me his thoughts on why athletes can struggle to compete as well as they practice. We also share some useful ideas and strategies to help you.
Enjoy tuning in!
Key Takeaways include:
Getting used to trusting your skills in live uncontrolled situations is crucial for success. Understanding that you must respond instinctively to the randomness that sport throws at you is important too. You will get beaten and fail often, this is ok, you’ll survive and will learn as a result. Any amount of thinking is overthinking when you are performing. Fear of trying to be perfect breeds tension and causes your rhythm and timing to go out of sync. Consider the key ingredients of a great performance, aspects that are within your control and strive to repeat them time and again. Connect with Dre Baldwin:
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Connect with David Charlton:
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Helpful Podcast Episodes
Ep 039: John Fletcher – How to Develop Fearless Athletes
Ep088: Dre Baldwin – How To Play As Well As You Practice
Ep093: Dan Abrahams – How to Overcome Mental Blocks in Football
Ep209: Felix Lehmann - How To Create Better Decision Makers On The Football Pitch
Ep221: Jeremy Snape - How To Use Pre Performance Routines When The Pressure Is On #BITESIZE -
How To Overcome Batting Woes In Cricket #BITESIZE
Cricket is a unique sport where despite being a team sport it can also be argued to be an individual sport. One of the biggest challenges is batting and dealing with the aftermath of low scores and the walk of shame. In this BITE-SIZED episode, Tom Jones, a highly qualified youth cricket coach and owner of Cricket Coach 365 and I discuss mental toughness when batting and offer you advice on how to deal with the pressures that you will likely face.
Key Learning Points:
As a batter the walk to and from the wicket can be difficult for youngsters especially when they haven’t performed well. The ability to come to recognise that you will fail more than you will succeed can help you. When batting understanding what is within your control and what is outside of your control is useful. The closest parallel to batting when you get out, is missing a penalty in football, in a penalty shootout. Catastrophizing as a batter when you perform poorly is very easy – why not ask yourself the question how can I have a positive influence on the rest of the game? Connect with Tom Jones
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Relevant podcasts with a focus in cricket
Ep072: Tom Jones – Mastering the Mental Side of Cricket
Ep091: Jarrod Leathem – How to Transfer Your Cricket Skills to Matches
Ep221: Jeremy Snape – How To Use Pre Performance Routines When The Pressure Is On #BITESIZE
Relevant podcasts to help you deal with pressure
Ep169: Professor Adam Nicholls - How To Perform Under Pressure Close To Your Best #BITESIZE
Ep219: Brian Hemmings - Golfers: How To Improve Your Putting With A Quiet Eye Approach #BITESIZE
Ep224: Aaron Walsh – How To Help Professional Rugby Players Perform Better Under Pressure #BITESIZE
For More Resources for Cricketers
Blog - Make Bowling Simple by Avoiding these 3 Common Mental Game Errors
Blog - Being an Intelligent Batsman can be a Problem
Blog - Batting with a Quiet Mind -
Are You Really Committed To Your Craft? #BITESIZE
Penny Mallory was the first woman to drive in the world rally championships. On her way to do so she showed immense commitment to her craft and made lots of sacrifices in pursuit of success. In this bite-sized episode she goes on to share her secrets and the mentality that took her to the top of her sport. Enjoy tuning in!
Key Takeaways:
Ambition requires personal sacrifices. Taking risks are necessary to achieve your dreams. There is often a price to pay for committing yourself to your craft. If you set aside 10 minutes each day to work on a particular area in 5 years you would accumulate over 304 hours worth of practice. Where do you waste time when you don’t need to? How do you stay energised and refreshed? Connect with Penny Mallory
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Penny’s Book - World Class Thinking, World Class Behaviour: Adopt a winning mindset to get what you want
Connect with David Charlton
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Useful Podcast Episodes To Improve Your Commitment Levels
Ep037: Penny Mallory – World Class Thinking, World Class Behaviour
Ep042: Mark Bennett MBE – Characteristics of High Performance Athletes
Ep138: Nick Littlehales – Why do the Mentally Tough see Sleep and Recovery as Important
Ep214: Ellen McDermott – How To Create Helpful Eating Habits To Benefit Your Sport Performance
Ep215: Fenwick Ridley – How Ice Swimming And Cold Immersion Can Help You Take Control Of Your Destiny