Sleep, cognition and recovery tools
Sleep is a crucial component of cognitive recovery, directly affecting mental clarity, memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and...
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Tom Seabury
Aug 73 min read
The psychology of a good taper
With the Olympic games now well underway, many commentators and voices on social media are discussing tapering. Tapering is a strategic...
Tom Seabury
Jun 103 min read
Breathing strategies for athletes
Breathing is a fundamental physiological process that can profoundly shape both the body and mind during sporting competition. Efficient...
Tom Seabury
May 132 min read
Performance and sleep deprivation
The importance of sleep is well-known when it comes to physical performance in sports. However, sleep deprivation is also a critical...
Tom Seabury
Mar 113 min read
Fatigue and youth sport
Teenage athletes navigate a unique and challenging landscape marked by the convergence of rigorous sporting commitments, academic...
Tom Seabury
Jan 232 min read
The psychological impact of pregnancy on athletes
Pregnancy marks a transformative journey for female athletes, encompassing unique psychological challenges that extend from conception to...
Tom Seabury
Aug 17, 20231 min read
Athletes and sleep
Sleep is crucial for physical recovery and plays a pivotal role in maintaining mental health, cognitive function, emotional balance, and...
Tom Seabury
Aug 7, 20232 min read
The psychology of the return from injury
For any athlete of any level, injuries are an unfortunate reality, and they can leave lasting impacts beyond the physical realm. The road...
Tom Seabury
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Finding Balance in sport
Sport (as with life) is a constant balancing act. The balance between attack and defence, Between winning and losing, Between stress and...
Tom Seabury
May 1, 20232 min read
Processing Regret
"I often still wake up in the middle of the night, and it's there, the Champions League final, missing the penalty." - John Terry On 21st...
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 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
Oct 5, 20223 min read
How to mentally deal with injuries
During my time as an athlete and coach of athletes, injuries and getting through injuries were a significant component of the process. I...
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