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…Jan 2, 20222Jan 2, 20222
Sophie KeresztesinWriters’ BlokkeWhat makes Formula 1 drivers so fast?Hint: It’s all in the brain.Dec 20, 20212Dec 20, 20212
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.Dec 1, 20219Dec 1, 20219
Sophie KeresztesinScience For LifeCompetition is not always bad for our wellbeingHint: it’s all about how you approach it, and with whom you compete.Nov 23, 20211Nov 23, 20211
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.Nov 8, 2021Nov 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.Nov 1, 20213Nov 1, 20213
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…Oct 26, 2021Oct 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…Oct 18, 2021Oct 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…Oct 11, 20211Oct 11, 20211