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Tom Seabury
Apr 6, 20232 min read
The placebo effect and sporting performance
The placebo effect is a well-known phenomenon in medicine and psychology, where a person experiences positive health outcomes after...
Tom Seabury
Apr 3, 20232 min read
The role of nutrition on psychological performance
Food plays a huge part in all our lives. It shapes our daily schedules, and can shape our social lives. However, nutrition also plays a...
Tom Seabury
Apr 1, 20232 min read
How cognition can define success in sprinting
Whether it's 100 metres or 400 metres, sprinting is an explosive and intense physical activity that requires quick reflexes, precise...
Tom Seabury
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Why is OCD so common in professional athletes?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition affecting millions worldwide. It is characterized by intrusive,...
Tom Seabury
Mar 3, 20231 min read
The role of cognitive processing in sport
Cognitive processing is an element of performance psychology affecting nearly every part of everyday life. Processing includes...
Tom Seabury
Feb 23, 20232 min read
What is mental burnout?
Mental burnout is a term used in society, yet it is commonly misunderstood. Imagine you have a car. You climb in, put your seatbelt on...
Tom Seabury
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Understanding Human Confidence
While arrogance can be a steady mindset, confidence is dynamic and can eb and flow. While our skills and knowledge rarely change quickly,...
Tom Seabury
Feb 4, 20232 min read
The importance of mental recovery
You are a serious runner, competing in marathons regularly and pushing yourself to your limits. You break your ankle on a run. You are in...
Tom Seabury
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Is virtual reality the future of mental performance training?
In the new Disney+ docuseries ‘Limitless’, Chris Hemsworth sets out to better understand many facets of human performance. In episode 1,...
Tom Seabury
Jan 6, 20233 min read
What books to read if you want to be successful?
It is universally accepted that reading aids your chances of being successful. From classic novels to self-help books, there are millions...
Tom Seabury
Dec 13, 20222 min read
How to avoid indecision
Indecision can have a hugely detrimental aspect on our performance. Many of us struggle to decide which action to take when presented...
Tom Seabury
Dec 8, 20222 min read
Foods that boost mental performance
Recently, there has been a focus on the effect certain foods can have on our bodies. Which foods contain antioxidants, which are...
Tom Seabury
Nov 11, 20224 min read
How does an audience affect your performance?
Audiences and crowds are a huge part of sport. From a handful of friends and family watching a local tennis final to nearly 100,000...
Tom Seabury
Oct 19, 20222 min read
How does your diet affect your brain?
When the topic of diet is discussed, it is nearly always about losing weight, getting abs, and feeling physically healthier. However,...
Tom Seabury
Oct 16, 20222 min read
Why do we miss so many putts in golf?
Putting is one of the most important and most commonly frustrating parts of golf. Many players see their performance hindered by their...
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