A significant and, perhaps, the most powerful aspect of coaching with me is overcoming internal obstacles which preclude success. One of the tools I use is visualization. Simply put, visualization is ...

The mid-season meet is upon us. For most swimmers, this event is the first time they are able to suit up and rest in the new season; the first time they are able to swim a race the way it will likely ...

The science behind visualization rests on the intricate link between your mind and body. Your thoughts influence your body’s responses, and your body, in turn, influences your thoughts. This interplay ...

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"Seeing is believing" and "you gotta see it to be it" are phrases commonly encountered in many aspects of life. These phrases hit on the idea that visualizing something is critical to achieving or ...

It’s sometimes difficult to mentally prepare for big races. In fact, those final few moments spent standing behind the blocks can be rather overwhelming. People are yelling, whistles are blowing, and ...

While watching the Olympics on TV, I was struck with the image of athletes concentrating, preparing themselves mentally and physically for their events. It could be the skier in the start house who ...

I strongly believe in the power of visualization. We must “see that image” in our mind before we ever venture forth to manifest it. Jim Carrey is one of my favorite examples of this. The famous ...

Challenge the traditional "grind" mentality. True success stems from leveraging your subconscious mind. This article advocates for neuroscience-backed strategies: activate your default mode network ...