Have you ever asked yourself what motivates you in your practice? Are you really aware of what brings you pleasure? In my consultations, I often hear vague answers to these questions. When they become clear, they can be surprising and not always easy to accept. In any case, they testify to the complexity of what […]
In this interview, sports psychologist Sandra Holtz discusses the role of pleasure in sport. How important is it? Can it affect performance? What to do when it’s less present? Sandra helps you understand! Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Read the interview Presentation Today I’m talking to Sandra Holtz. Sandra is a sports […]
You’re probably familiar with physical exhaustion and overtraining. But have you ever heard of psychological exhaustion syndrome? In this article, I invite you to discover this concept through the story of Anne-Sophie. Anne-Sophie is a fencer. She’s just 15, and this is her first year in a high-level training structure. She comes to see me […]
Overtraining is a complex phenomenon, which can manifest itself in psychological signs that it’s worth knowing how to spot. Let’s discover this through Juliane’s story, which will also lead us to question the meaning of overtraining, which often doesn’t happen by chance. Signals that are difficult to perceive and take into account When you’re physically […]
” I’d like to go cycling but I’m too bad “, ” I really like running but I’m no good “, ” I like climbing but I look like a disjointed puppet “. When a person’s self-talk constantly revolves around the fact that they’re not good enough/gifted/competent/performing/etc., it’s a sign of low self-esteem. In this […]
You’ve always secretly prayed that it would only happen to others. And up until now, you’ve felt as if you’d been granted your wish. But this time, it wasn’t enough. This time, it’s your turn to be hurt. In this article, I explain how to survive this ordeal mentally. Video format The world is falling […]
Performance pressure is the stress or anxiety we feel as a result of high expectations regarding our performance in sport or any other field. This pressure can come from internal sources, such as personal expectations, or external sources, such as the expectations of others. In this article, I’ll guide you through how to manage it. […]
When sport and diet don’t take their rightful place and cut us off from ourselves, we can quickly lock ourselves in the golden prison of an eating disorder (ED). That’s what I’d like you to discover in this article, with the stories of cyclist Manon and open-water swimmer Jeanne. Watch the video Sport and eating […]