Koncium Mental Training

Professional sports has long talked about the concept of mental toughness and how the most elite athletes possess it. In sport, it’s a psychological edge that... enables one to cope better than opponents with the demands of competition, training, and lifestyle. But how can mental toughness be translated into a business context? Fast Company explores the topic.

Exciting day ahead with Hockey Canada Program of Excellence Coaches Seminar with all hands on deck for mental performance workshops today!

Sleep (and overall recovery) - a foundation to any form of peak performance!

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Research shows exercising in cold temperatures can burn more calories and make workouts more effectivebut how cold is too cold? #AASP executive board member Angie Fifer, PhD, #CMPC discusses when to take the workout inside with Healthline:

Athletes, just like any individual, need to be viewed holistically in mind, body, and spirit. Greater mental health will often lead to greater performance (mental AND physical), however greater performance doesn’t necessarily lead to greater mental health (sometimes the opposite in fact!).

A great example of how the best are investing in training their mind heading into 2019! "This is what I am benchmarking myself against and against my own expect...ation. Obviously you set your sights on what is happening next year: how can I improve, where do I want to be better? And that transcends into my whole life, whether it is my private life or my business life." http://www.espn.com//mercedes-focuses-mindfulness-stay-top

To a Merry (and Mindful) Christmas and holiday season to all of our followers! Looking for some reading material during those family get-togethers? We have you covered.

What a weekend! We definitely ended Day 2 of training camp weekend on a high note! Perfect weather for a day on the slopes. I want to give a special thanks to the Craigleith Ski Racing Team for being great participants in our blend of classroom and on-hill mental skills training - so much dedication AND talent on display! - Kyle

Great first day on-site (and on hill!) training mental skills and working hand in hand with some outstanding athletes, coaches, and support staff of the Craigleith Ski Club extended program! #mentalskills #sportpsychology #mindfulness #selftalk #prepare

Sport psychology and mental skills are not restricted to sport - work, school, family, LIFE are all domains to be optimized. Interested in learning more? - send us a Facebook message with any questions!

As everyone attempts to manage the candy and chocolate overload post Halloween, here is a great little graphic from Instagram Positively Present - some great mindset tips for this time of year!

Mindfulness & relaxation exercises found to affect the brain in different ways - important distinction for applying such strategies to life and performance.