Performance visualisation, also known as mental rehearsal or imagery is one of the most powerful tools an athlete can use. It’s widely used across elite sport, with studies showing that around 70–90% of Olympians  incorporate visualisation into their training. For me, it’s been a core part of my life since I was 15 years old. I was first introduced to visualisation in 1996 as part of the junior GB Development Squad for sprint and marathon kayaking. A sports psychologist guide

Let me ask you a question, how do you feel by the end of the year? The reason I ask is because the end of the year often looks joyful from the outside, gatherings, traditions, reunions, lights, and celebration. But for many people, the festive season brings something far less talked about: a deep, quiet exhaustion. I have to admit, I'm in this camp, I find the whole build up from November to the New Year fun but exhausting. This isn’t the classic “work burnout.” It’s social b

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