Sophie KeresztesinScience For LifeUsing deliberate practice to improve our skills (and perhaps become experts on e)Practice is important in developing any skill. Certainly, genes do make a difference, but even those who are born with exceptional talent…7 min read·Jan 2, 2022--2--2
Sophie KeresztesinWriters’ BlokkeWhat makes Formula 1 drivers so fast?Hint: It’s all in the brain.9 min read·Dec 20, 2021--2--2
Sophie KeresztesinScience For LifeRunning and resilience: how a challenge mindset can help reach your goalsIt’s really all in the head, and performance psychology is here to tell us the hows.9 min read·Dec 1, 2021--9--9
Sophie KeresztesinScience For LifeCompetition is not always bad for our wellbeingHint: it’s all about how you approach it, and with whom you compete.7 min read·Nov 23, 2021--1--1
Sophie KeresztesinMotivate the MindFostering intrinsic motivation — Motivation miniseries Part 2Why do we enjoy the things we do? How can we enjoy them more? Psychology’s got the answers.8 min read·Nov 8, 2021----
Sophie KeresztesinWriters’ BlokkeExercise and fluid intelligence — a tale of questions and more questionsDoes exercise make us smarter? As it turns out, psychology is not entirely sure just yet.8 min read·Nov 1, 2021--3--3
Sophie KeresztesinMotivate the MindWhy do we do what we do? — Types of motivation (Motivation Miniseries Part 1)I’m sure we’ve all had those days when we struggled to motivate ourselves to do anything — I know I’ve had my fair share of such days — so…7 min read·Oct 26, 2021----
Sophie KeresztesinA casual guide to sport psychologyUsing mental imagery to improve our skillsIf you’ve ever looked into some of the techniques athletes and sport psychologists commonly talk about in performance settings, you’ll…9 min read·Oct 18, 2021----
Sophie KeresztesinA casual guide to sport psychologyDoes exercise make us feel better?The simple answer to this question, as is usually the case in psychology is: it depends. A better question would perhaps be, ‘Does physical…8 min read·Oct 11, 2021--1--1
