It is common to hear the idea of “being in the moment” spoken about as something we should be able to do easily. As though it is a calm place we can step into. In practice, it is rarely that simple. The present moment often includes distraction, self-consciousness, or a sense of pressure. Especially when […]
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More about exercise, reaching your potential and enhancing your life. But this time in an audio format. Last week I was interviewed by the lovely Ellen Jackson for her Potential Psychology Podcast. Ellen’s practice as a psychologist, working with businesses and delivering workshops as well as her podcast is all about helping people to reach
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How many times have you been told that you should exercise? How many times have you responded with “yeah, I know” and then struggled to actually do something consistently? Exercise is often discussed in terms of physical health. Improving fitness. Building strength. Managing weight. But many people also notice something else when they move regularly.
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I am aware that the articles published last week were focused more on the application of mindset to cycling, with a particular focus on competitive cycling. I wanted to explain the application of mindset to a more diverse range of experiences, such as work, social interactions and relationships. I live-streamed on Facebook yesterday with this
The Psychology of Bike Racing — Part 3 of 3 This series of articles was inspired by a few conversations I had with women who are relatively new to racing as well as a conversation in SheRace; SheRace is a closed Facebook group dedicated to encouraging more women into racing. This article is the third
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The Psychology of Bike Racing — Part 2 of 3 First published February 2018. Updated December 2025 to reflect current performance psychology and nervous system–informed approaches. I Want to Perform Well. What Do I Do Now? This article follows on from Part 1 of The Psychology of Bike Racing series, which explored how pressure, attention,
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