Sport Psychology Consultanting
What Fatigue Can Do To Our Focus
At this time of year, it is interesting to see the effect of fatigue on individuals. Working at BYU as a Sports Psych Consultant I see a lot of high performing athletes struggling with keeping their focus at this time of year. Fatigue can be the ultimate interference factor in high performance even for the most disciplined mind. The problem with collegiate students is they are sooooo busy with school and their respective sport schedules. In addition, young adults think they are invincible and don’t need that much sleep. The truth is, it doesn’t matter how disciplined a mind we have, if we don’t get enough sleep we won’t be able to execute the necessary mental skills to perform at high levels. A note of advice. When we are fatigued it is easy for us to direct our tired, frustrated energy onto others. We need to do our best to avoid doing this. It is our fault we are tired. When we feel frustrated and grumpy find ways to reserve our energy. Take a quick nap, stay focused in the present (preserves energy) or simply keep your mouth shut. Remember it is better not to say anything if you have nothing good to say.
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June 30, 2010 - 9:08 am
A sound sleep will make next a day a fresh start and we will be alert to fight odds and evens to make things running. As you said a quick nap help us to focus.
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