With Paul Schienberg, PhD
Setting goals improves performance in at least two ways: 1) working toward a goal improves self-confidence and motivation, and reduces anxiety; 2) Performance goals – playing to personal standards and set for yourself – are more effective than outcome goals (like winning a tournament or match).
Goal-setting begins by knowing your [...]
Set Your Goals
Published on: 6th May, 2003
by Miguel Humara, Ph.D.
Athletes experience both success and failure, but what differentiates the two? While many books have been written on the subject, no definitive answer can be given. So what can you do to improve as an athlete? I feel that one area which holds a great deal of promise is setting clear and [...]
