Cycling: Turn Your Negativity into Positivity on Your Bike
No two ways about it, negative thinking hurts your cycling confidence. If you’re on ascending a long and steep climb and negative thoughts, such as “I’m gonna bonk” or “I can’t hang with this group,” pop into your head, the chances are you’re not going to keep up your pace. What’s worse is that if […]
Read MoreHow Do We Humans Ever Make Good Decisions?
It’s a wonder that good decisions are ever made by the species known as Homo Sapiens. The reality is that the cards are stacked against us whenever we are faced with choices, especially when the decisions are of consequence. Think about all of the horrendously bad decisions that have been made in recent history and […]
Read MoreLatest News: Taylor Comments on the Value of “Smart” Fridges
I was recently interviewed for an article about the benefits and costs of the new trend toward so-called smart refrigerators, that is, fridges with internet-connected screens built in (think tablet stuck on a fridge). A still a few years away for most of us, but I would guess that many of you already have a […]
Read MorePsychology: What Me Worry?: Why Worrying Does More Harm Than Good
Worry is a natural part of the human condition. It has historically played a vital role in our survival and it helps us cope with many of the challenges we face today. At the same time, worry that is too intense, too frequent, and too unrelenting can definitely cut down on your happiness and enjoyment […]
Read MoreLatest News: Taylor Inks New Book Deal
I am pleased to announce that I have just signed a contract to be the editor of a new textbook (my second), Practice Development in Sport & Performance Psychology, to be published by Fitness Information Technologies, a leading publisher of sport science academic and trade books. Here’s a summary: Practice Development is designed to provide a […]
Read MoreSki Racing Imagery: Your Most Powerful Mental Tool
Note: This article is another encore presentation of an article that never gets old. If you do anything to work on the mental side of your ski racing during this off season, it better be mental imagery. Why, you ask. Because there is no more powerful mental tool than mental imagery and it can have […]
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