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  • Breathing techniques for Calm and Focus with Dr. Sue Jackson

    Breathing techniques for Calm and Focus with Dr. Sue Jackson

    This week, Dr. Sue Jackson takes a look at the ways breathing techniques can benefit athletes in achieving a calm and focused mind, therefore, achieving their best results. Breathing – for calm & focus While we are always breathing, we are often not aware of how we are breathing. Breathing is the gateway to…

  • Overcoming Mental Blocks with Dr. Sue Jackson

    Overcoming Mental Blocks with Dr. Sue Jackson

    To start with, I recommend not owning (or using) the phrase “mental block”; use more neutral and forward-thinking language such as “this skill is one I am still developing” or “I am working on getting this skill”. Choose statements that work for you, but recognise that mental block is not helpful. Understand that there…