Demystifying Mental Toughness

David Charlton
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Demystifying Mental Toughness

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.

  1. HÁ 1 DIA

    How to Enhance Focus, Motivation and Confidence

    Ensuring that your focus is placed on helpful things, that you stay motivated during difficult times and that your confidence levels remain steady and intact even when you lose form are seen as vitally important components being a top class athlete. In today’s episode, part 3 of David’s investigation into ChatGPT’s and its response to the question “What Can I Expect When Working With A Sport Psychologist” he goes on to share with you some helpful tools that you can help athletes in this context.  Key Learning Points: Enhancing focus is a skill that can be developed by understanding aspects that are out of your control and to be able to shift your attention purposefully on helpful things/processes that are within your control. A great question to aid your motivation is to go back to the question from time to time – Why do I play my sport? To maintain steady levels of confidence, recognising where you gain confidence from is key. Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIN To Listen to Related Podcasts To Help You Improve Your Understanding of Sports Psychology Ep261: David Charlton - Why Are The Sporting Goals That You Set Yourself Not Helping You Ep260 - David Charlton - What Can I Expect When Working With A Sport Psychologist Ep160: Brian Hemmings – Golf Psychology: What You Can Expect and Why It Can Help You Ep146: John Nassoori – What Is The Role Of A Sports Psychologist In Football? Ep111: Michael Caulfield – How to be an Effective Sports Psychologist in Elite Professional Football Relevant Blogs And Resources To Help You Enhance Focus, Motivation and Confidence Motivation for Sport Quiz Download THE FOCUSED ATHLETE CHECKLIST Performance Profile for Long Term Goals Performance Profiling: When You’re Looking For A Quick Boost Handout: Marginal Gains Refining Your Approach

    13min

  2. 8 DE NOV.

    30 Further Ideas to Aid Your Performance and Psychological Well-Being

    Welcome to episode #263 of the Demystifying Mental Toughness podcast. This week’s episode features lessons from the world of business and entrepreneurship as well as the military. Psychological well-being, mental health, mental fitness and self care are key topics that are highlighted.  Enjoy! Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIN Other Valuable Resources  Sports Psychology Case Studies Resilience in Sport Blogs Performance Anxiety Blogs Communication Skills Blogs Mental Health Blogs Relevant Podcast Episodes in Order and Sequence as Relayed in Episode 263 Ep106: Amy Rowlinson – Why is knowing my WHY important? Ep113: Polly Brennan – The Relationship Between Mental Fitness, Mental Health and Mental Toughness Ep128: Paula Eddy-Wilcox – Can You Show Vulnerability and Be Mentally Tough? Yes! Ep132: Kevin Stansfield – How Lessons from Golf can help with Game of Business Ep133: Christina Flach – Why Mental Toughness is Important: Lessons from Sport, Business and Loss EP138: Nick Littlehales - Why do the Mentally Tough see Sleep and Recovery as Important Ep139: Steve Beharall – Steve Beharall’s Journey from Football Coach to CEO Ep143: Lesley Thomas - How Your Money Mindset Influences Your Behaviour Ep114: Tim Bradshaw – Because I Can – How To Get Out Of Your Own Way Ep123: Richard Dorney MBE – Supporting People: What Can You Learn About Resilience From The Military Ep144: Jon Watkins - Mental Strength: What You Can Learn About Resilience From The Special Forces

    30min

  3. 1 DE NOV.

    50 Ideas to Aid Your Performance and Psychological Well-Being

    In episode #262 of Demystifying Mental Toughness due to unforeseen circumstances David includes a large number of inspiring take home messages from guests that originated in episode 100 of the podcast. The takeaways that you will hear relate to the development of mental toughness, how you can deal better with stress and adversity. Coping with trauma and mental health challenges are also key features. Enjoy! Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIN Relevant Podcast Episodes in Order and Sequence as Relayed in Episode 262 Ep001: Doug Strycharczyk - The Importance of Mental Toughness Ep028: Peter Clough MBE - Why is Mental Toughness Important? Ep035: Dr John Perry - Thrive, Don’t Just Survive 2021 Ep037: Penny Mallory – World Class Thinking, World Class Behaviour Ep002: Steve Judge –  How to Deal with Adversity Ep014: Alessia Bruno – The Yips, Crashes, Trauma in Sport there is hope for Athletes Ep065: Dr Amy Izycky – Encouraging Mentally Healthy Cultures in Sport Ep015: Nick Grantham – Essential Elements of Rest and Recovery Ep066: Marilyn Okoro – Mental Health and Resilience: Lessons from an Olympic Medalist Ep041: Paul McGee – How to Develop Interpersonal Confidence Ep011: Dave Algeo – Mental Toughness, Mental Health and High Performance Ep075: Grant Phyphers – How to Rebuild Your Identity Ep098: Jon Bartlett - Do You Know Your Why? Ep046: Kate Mackay – Why Snowboarding is a Metaphor for Life Ep092: Dr James Hegarty - ACT in Sport, Improving Performance through Mindfulness Ep022: Robbie Thompson – How to Feel More Confident Ep019: Paul Smith – 5000 Consecutive Days Running and Counting Ep048: Natalie Hurdley – How to Build Mental Toughness through Powerlift

    49min

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    Why Are The Sporting Goals That You Set Yourself Not Helping You

    In part 2 of David’s exploration surrounding ChatGPT’s and its response to the question What Can I Expect When Working With A Sport Psychologist, David explores the complexities of goal setting.  ChatGPT suggests setting SMART goals for performance and psychological well-being are part of working with a Sports Psychologist, which he is in agreement with. However, David points out that not all Sports Psychology practitioners are comfortable addressing psychological well-being. He goes on to emphasize the importance of goal ownership, discuss athlete’s tendencies to set goals, and the distinction between outcome, performance, and process goals as well as a lot more.  Key Learning Points: Goals are more powerful when they align with your personal core values. Management of the number of goals you set is important to avoid overwhelm. Tools such as the MTQ Plus (Mental Toughness Questionnaire) can assist Sports Psychologists and Coaches to recognise if athletes naturally set goals or not. An athlete who sets goals and an athlete who doesn’t set goals should be supported differently. Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIN To Listen to Related Podcasts To Help You Improve Your Understanding of Goal Setting Ep217: Chris Cook - How A Marginal Gains Approach Can Help You Perform Better Ep213: Sandro Forte – How To Set Yourself Up For Success In 2024? Ep134: David Charlton – Observations: 3 Things That Stop You Achieving Your Goals Ep098: Jon Bartlett – Do You Know Your Why?  Ep021: Steve Hackney – How to Reach Your Full Potential Relevant Blogs And Resources To Help You Set Better Goals Blog: How to Find Your Why  Blog: How To Learn From Last Year  Blog: What Did You Learn From Last Year?  Blog: Make Better Decisions to Help Your Sport Performance including VALUES LIST  Motivation for Sport Quiz

    9min

  5. 18 DE OUT.

    What Can I Expect When Working With A Sport Psychologist – Part 1

    Today David starts the first of a series of episodes where he looks into ChatGPT’s explanations about the field of sport psychology and adds further detail to help inform you.   ChatGPT states “working with a sport psychologist can offer a range of benefits and experiences. Here’s what you might expect:  1. Assessment - Initial sessions often involve assessments to understand your mental skills, strengths, and areas for improvement.”  David goes on to add the following points to this explanation. Key Learning Points: When assessing a client needs it is important to consider a range of factors. One tool David uses is the Sport-Clinical Intake Protocol (SCIP) which helps practitioners gain extensive information about the client's life within and outside of their sport.  Factors that it takes into account include (1) the presenting problem, (2) life and athletic history, (3) social support, (4) health status, (5) important life events, (6) changes prior to the onset of the presenting problem, and (7) details of the presenting problem. David explains that quick fixes are not his preferred method and that to creating lasting change multiple sessions are required, varying in length and format depending on the client's needs and the sport.  He also highlights the importance of context and the flexibility required when working in team settings, such as football, cricket or rugby clubs, where interactions can be brief and informal on occasions. Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIN To Listen to Related Podcasts To Help You Improve Your Sports Psychology Knowledge Ep253: David Charlton - You MUST get up at 4am to be a SUCCESS Ep219: Brian Hemmings – Golfers: How To Improve Your Putting With A Quiet Eye Approach #BITESIZE Ep169: Professor Adam Nicholls – How To Perform Under Pressure Close To Your Best #BITESIZE Ep092: Dr James Hegarty – ACT in Sport, Improving Performance through Mindfulness Ep017: Gio Valiante – How to Play Fearless Golf Relevant Blogs And Resources To Help You Understand More About Sports Psychology Blog: Motivation vs Commitment | There is a big difference  Blog: Make Better Decisions to Help Your Sport Performance including  Blog: How To Learn From Last Year  Blog: Does Your Warm Up Influence How You Perform? Blog: 12 Reasons Why You Won’t Achieve Your Potential Helpful Sports Psychology Resources That Can Help You Improve Your Approach  Driscolls Model of Reflection Gibbs Reflective Cycle Performance Profile for Long Term Goals Performance Profiling: When You’re Looking For A Quick Boost Handout: Marginal Gains Refining Your Approach

    8min

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    The “I MUST FEEL CONFIDENT” to perform well myth

    In episode 259 of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, David discusses why thinking that you must feel confident to perform well is unhelpful.  He uses getting in an ice bath as an analogy to illustrate the mindset of athletes who believe they must feel confident to perform well.  He argues that this belief is unrealistic due to the unpredictable nature of sports.  David references Novak Djokovic's admission of getting ahead of himself, highlighting that even top athletes experience doubts.  He emphasizes that emotions fluctuate, and athletes often have negative thoughts, with 80% of our daily thoughts being negative.   David concludes that acceptance of varying emotions and performance is crucial, as athletes can still excel despite feeling anxious or tired. Key Learning Points: Athletes have a tendency to draw on past experiences of feeling confident to predict future success. The average person has around 70,000-80,000 thoughts per day, with about 80% of them being negative, making it unrealistic to think positive all of the time. How many times have you played well after a poor warm up or following a disappointing last performance. Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIN To Listen to Related Podcasts To Help You Improve Your Confidence Ep251: David Charlton - How To View Big Events As A Challenge  Ep248: Trevor Jones - Embracing Fear And The Dreaded Yips  Ep167: Karl Morris – How To Manage Your Emotions To Improve Your Golf Ep110: Dan Steele – How to Increase Mental Fortitude: Secrets from an Olympian Ep092: Dr James Hegarty – ACT in Sport, Improving Performance through Mindfulness Relevant Resources To Help You Improve Your Confidence Blog: 9 Tips for Children from Olympians Blog: How To Play Well When You Aren’t Feeling Great Blog: Does Your Warm Up Influence How You Perform? Blog: Why You Should Meditate To Improve Your Sport Performance? Blog: 12 Reasons Why You Won’t Achieve Your Potential Handout: Marginal Gains Refining Your Approach

    9min

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    Football: How To Overcome Mental Blocks To Improve Your Dribbling Skills

    A common goal when supporting attacking football or soccer players, is overcoming mental blocks when dribbling with the ball in football. This is the topic David discusses in this week’s Demystifying Mental Toughness podcast. He goes on to share’s 3 tips to help attacking players overcome such issues with anxiety and confidence, tension, and the tendency to play it safe.  Key Learning Points: Elite Professional footballers are not immune to mental blocks. Keeping a journal, noting down positive moments on the ball, how you think, feel and act can help you recreate the movements in your mind. Use your time online wisely, study the best dribblers such as Messi and Neymar and practice these skills to build muscle memory.  Visualise yourself ahead of matches and training to mentally prepare yourself for different situations to reduce the fear of failure.  Childlike feelings that link to playfulness and fun when playing can benefit you. Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Sign up to The X-FACTOR  regular emails helping football and soccer players to get the most from their talent   Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIN Check out our library of content supporting football and soccer players and coaches  Football and soccer blogs to browse: Football Psychology Tips: Where Do You Place Your Attention? Why Football Can Improve The Mental Toughness Of Your Children? Sports Coach Psychology Tips: How to Stay Calm as a Coach in Big Matches Soccer Psychology Tips: Why You Should Recognise The Power of Your Words 5 Coaching Tips to Develop Mentally Tough Footballers Football and soccer podcasts to listen to: How To Help Footballers Ensure That They Keep Their Foot On The Pedal When Their Team Is Winning How To Help Footballers Play To Their Optimum In Big Matches How To Help Footballers Manage Their Expectations How To Help Footballers Who Struggle With Fear Of Failure How To Help Footballers Who Put Too Much Pressure On Themselves

    8min

  8. 27 DE SET.

    Should I Change My Pre-Shot Routine To Get Better

    In episode 257 of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, David discusses pre-shot routines in sport. With an emphasis on golf, and the importance of a personalised routine to enhance performance. Key elements include the decision making process, assessing one's state of mind, taking practice swings in a purposeful way, visualizing the shot, focusing on the target, focusing your attention ahead of execution and the use of trigger words. Key Learning Points: Write down key steps of your personal pre-shot routine to improve your understanding. Routines need practice and rehearsal if you are going to take them into competitive environments successfully. Using trigger words that direct your attention towards timing can be beneficial like "smooth swing", "commit" or “trust” to enhance focus.  As humans we can get comfortable quickly therefore adjusting your approach from time to time is important to guard against complacency and to improve focus The approach discussed is applicable to various sports, not just golf. Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIN 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 Improve Your Decision Making Ep254: David Charlton - How Can I Perform Better More Consistently? Ep250: Ruth Chiles and Alessia Bruno – Optimising Your Potential By Understanding Your Nervous System Better Ep210: Anna Parker-Naples – Why Breathwork is so Powerful Relevant Blogs And Resources To Help Your Judgement Blog: Motivation vs Commitment | There is a big difference  Blog: Make Better Decisions to Help Your Sport Performance including  Blog: Does Your Warm Up Influence How You Perform? Helpful Resources To Help Your Decision Making   Driscolls Model of Reflection Performance Profiling: When You’re Looking For A Quick Boost Handout: Marginal Gains Refining Your Approach

    9min
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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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  • Criado por
    David Charlton
  • Anos de atividade
    2020 - 2024
  • Episódios
    265
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Inspiring Sporting Excellence Ltd 2022
  • Site do podcast
    Demystifying Mental Toughness

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