The Psychogenyx News Feed

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

His father coached Jalen Hurts to lead, but two games at Alabama — a bruising benching and a comeback — gave him the fight that has been key to his M.V.P. candidacy with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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

The very words “virtual reality” seem to suggest that there are few real-world applications for a VR headset. In fact, total immersion is one of the prime selling points for VR technology. So, why can’t these headsets be used for real use cases? We’ve covered some of what Strivr is trying to accomplish with its …

It is the beginning of October. The postseason has begun in baseball. College and pro football seasons are in full swing and basketball is in its preseason. And for many of the rest of us who work in the “real world” we have just started the fourth quarter of our fiscal year.

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.

Star athletes use visualization techniques to increase confidence and competitive edge. Accounting and business professionals can use the same techniques.

MORGANTOWN — Let’s say you’re an athlete in peak physical condition.