Radio Headspace How to Train Your Mind Like a World-Class Athlete with Dr. Michael Gervais
Mar 1, 2025
Dr. Michael Gervais, a renowned high-performance psychologist, shares insights from his work with Olympians and top executives. He discusses the vital link between mental resilience and peak performance. Listeners learn how to manage anxiety and break mental barriers, fostering a positive shift in the perception of mental health in sports. Gervais emphasizes the importance of commitment and self-awareness in personal growth, and highlights mindfulness as a powerful tool for enhancing focus and success.
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Performance Anxiety
- As a young surfer, Dr. Gervais struggled with performance anxiety in competitions.
- A fellow surfer's advice to stop worrying helped him realize his mental skills needed improvement.
Performance Psychology Method
- Dr. Gervais's performance psychology method studies how extraordinary individuals train their minds.
- He emphasizes that awareness through mindfulness is necessary but requires additional skills for high performance.
Fundamental Commitment
- High performers make a fundamental commitment to their craft, organizing their lives around it.
- This requires embracing discomfort and pushing boundaries in a public way.