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Mental discipline is the key that unlocks our inner potential. Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” By

A blog about peak performance through the use of mental conditioning, sports and performance psychology.

April 26, 2023 Adjustable Beds' sleep experts wanted to know how true common beliefs about sleep are. Based on their findings, they debunk five false myths

A blog about peak performance through the use of mental conditioning, sports and performance psychology.

Late-night rumination, focusing on the same worries again and again, could be disrupting your sleep. Experts give their advice on how to beat it and sleep better

Olympians to CEOs credit their success to mental toughness. But psychologists say without self-compassion, the mindset has limitations.

These thoughts may increase our negative self-talk and lower our energy, leading our stories to hinder our growth when they could be propelling it. 

We are constantly telling ourselves stories about who we are, what we are capable of and how the world around us works. Shouldn't those stories be helpful? Experts share advice on how to retool your self-talk to be more positive and effective.

Failure. A word we all dread. Failure can make us feel less competent, confident or intelligent, yet it is inevitable. We have all experienced failure in our lives, and whilst in the short term it can be debilitating, it can also be a springboard to a new learning experience and can sometimes be life changing for the better.

Take charge of the constant mental chatter, whether it's criticism or catastrophising, with these essential steps to improved mental health.

Often, we limit ourselves without even realizing it. This is the plight of the modern entrepreneur. 

That little voice in your head isn't anything to worry about — most people have one — but what you're saying, exactly, matters.

On TikTok, there are hundreds of conversations about the phenomenon of internal monologues — and the lack thereof. Here's what experts say about inner speech.

Overcoming anxiety, depression, and stress can be a challenge when negative thoughts are churn your mind. Use hypnotherapy to calm the brain

The World Cup of Soccer promises some of the most dramatic moments in sports. And when the stakes are high, some people choke. IDEAS contributor Peter Brown looks at why our skills desert us when it matters most, and what can be done to avoid the dreaded performance choke.

Our inner lives can take many forms. As mindfulness urges us to pay attention, it’s worth asking: What can our internal monologue teach us?

New research suggests that distracting ourselves from intrusive thoughts could actually be making them stronger.

In the middle of the night, the world can sometimes feel like a dark place. Under the cover of darkness, negative thoughts have a way of drifting through your mind, and as you lie awake, staring at the ceiling, you might start craving guilty pleasure

Three new studies show how to train your brain to achieve peak performance.

TikTokers are convinced this "Jedi mind trick" to slow racing thoughts really works — here's how you can try it yourself.

In contrast, by withholding judgement and taking a moment to internally wonder what has happened that could explain their behaviour, we acknowledge that trauma might be influencing them.

Talking down to ourselves after a mistake only makes it worse — and has an adverse effect on us and our kids. Here's what to know.

The inner critic can wreak havoc on our lives—and our meditation practice. Here's how to start working with it.