What Do We Do?
The investigation of Smarter Thinking in performance domains involves conducting laboratory research as well as documenting findings from work we have done with clients in sport and business. We also offer consultancy services to sport and business organisations using Smarter Thinking as an evidence-based approach for anyone performing in sport or business.
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Andy Reading tells us what goes into making a world-class #futsal keeper, and why 🇰🇿@KFF_Team's "phenomenal" Leo Higuita is the best he's ever seen 🔝
@AndyReadingFS | @FA | @England
"Psychological Distress Across Sport Participation Groups: The Mediating Effects of Secondary Irrational Beliefs on the Relationship Between Primary Irrational Beliefs and Symptoms of Anxiety, Anger, and Depression"
New paper from our @DrMJTurner et al: https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jcsp/13/1/article-p17.xml
Really enjoyed this article on applying REBT with footballers. Great work @Seedpsychology @SmartThinkPro
https://thesmarterthinkingproject.com/rebt-adolescent-footballers/
"I MUST play well" "I HAVE to score" "I'm DEVASTATED we lost"
Musts, have-to's and catastrophising language...welcome to the linguistic lurch toward dysfunctional thinking in sport!
Today’s ‘Thought of the Day’ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dan-abrahams-b72a306_i-must-play-well-i-have-to-score-im-activity-6685471916997791744-NE1s