Being Good Mentally: What Does it Mean?
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v22i62.479Keywords:
Psychology, Mental toughness, Ideal performance state, Psychological resilience, FlowAbstract
This article gives an overview and explanation of a number of terms related to being a good athlete from a mental perspective; including mental toughness, flow, the ideal performance state and more recent models of psychological resilience. It will then compare and contrast these different models and definitions. The intention of the article is to clarify the literature for readers so that they can gain a clearer understanding of what these multiple, often overlapping constructs mean. Finally, practical advice is offered on ways in which coaches and athletes can work towards being better mentally.
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