The Mental Skill of Self-Awareness to Benefit Us and Athlete Memory Part 2: Action and Practices
In the first part of this series, the foundation was laid, discussing what self-awareness is and some other factors to consider. Now it is time to see self-awareness in action. This post does get a little long. Just a heads up!
The Mental Skill of Self-Awareness to Benefit Us and Athlete Memory Part 1: Foundation
It is said that expert athletes have a good memory. If that is the case, can self-awareness be helpful in building an expert athlete’s memory? Let’s explore and see what we find.
Getting Your Attention
Attention and concentration in sports is a hot topic, and as with other hot topics in sports, there are different theories about attention. Attention is, basically, what we are seeing or observing. There is also value in understanding theory in order to understand how it can be applied in your life. So, while it may be a bit information dense, it will be worth taking the time. Below we will explore three different theories of attentional processes.