Archive | The Performance Psychology Brief

Combining motor imagery and breathing improves tennis serve performance — #5

Motor Imagery

Combining motor imagery and breathing improves tennis serve performance — #5

Malhar Mali

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Feb 3, 2026

Choking may be driven by social anxiety and self-presentation concerns — #4

Choking

Choking may be driven by social anxiety and self-presentation concerns — #4

Malhar Mali

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Jan 27, 2026

Review: anxiety not only impacts attention—but also alters threat perception and motor skill execution — #3

Performance Anxiety

Review: anxiety not only impacts attention—but also alters threat perception and motor skill execution — #3

Malhar Mali

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Jan 20, 2026

Why some athletes struggle after setbacks and failure—and why others adapt — #2

Self-Compassion for Performance

Why some athletes struggle after setbacks and failure—and why others adapt — #2

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Jan 13, 2026

How mindfulness reduced choking susceptibility in a D1 track & field athlete — #1

Mindfulness for Performance

How mindfulness reduced choking susceptibility in a D1 track & field athlete — #1

Malhar Mali

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Jan 6, 2026