Guilt and shame are usually viewed as negative emotions. They make us feel uncomfortable and remind of us of our shortcomings. However, like other negative emotions, they provide us with valuable information. It is only when the severity of our guilt or shame becomes extreme or when our responses become destructive that these emotions become ... Continue Reading
Why do we have these pesky negative emotions? Part 2
Negative emotions, such as anxiety and anger, are usually viewed as experiences to be minimized or avoided. At times, the experience of these emotions can even be viewed by society as character defects or as a lack of resiliency. However, negative emotions such as these provide useful information, that when utilized appropriately, can enrich rather ... Continue Reading
Why do we have these pesky negative emotions? Part 1
Often times, positive emotions are viewed as good and negative emotions are viewed as bad. This leads people to resist or avoid experiencing negative emotions. This idea seems to make sense intuitively. However, negative emotions are not necessarily things to be avoided, as they provide us with very helpful information. David H. Barlow, a ... Continue Reading
Mental Toughness Tips #4: What is Sport Psychology?
On occasion, athletes find themselves in a “flow state” or in “the zone.” During these moments, they effortlessly perform at their best. They lose all sense of time and perform without thinking. If someone can string enough of these moments together it is often referred to as a “hot streak” or “going on a tear.” However, these moments are few and ... Continue Reading
Mental Toughness Tips #3: Internal Traffic Signals
What keeps ballplayers, or athletes of any sport, from playing at their best? At times, they get stuck thinking of past mistakes. Other times, they are worried about what will happen after the next pitch is thrown. In other words, they are not focused on the task at hand. In this blog series, we are discussing the concept of “playing one pitch ... Continue Reading
Mental Toughness Tips #2: Playing One Pitch at a Time
When I was a sport psychology intern at the Major League Baseball Youth Academy (MLBYA) in Compton, I had the amazing opportunity to work with high school and college baseball players from all across the country. Some of the athletes were high performers, who went on to be drafted to the big leagues, while others might have struggled to see playing ... Continue Reading
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