We tend to believe that if we can control our inner life – meaning our thoughts, feelings and emotions – then we have the opportunity to perform well. We tend to believe that if we think positively, we will be … Continue reading →
Thinking positive under extreme pressure – come on!? A lot of kids who play tennis are often told to just think positively. You know, how hard can it be!? To be honest, I do think that positive psychology is working … Continue reading →
It’s oftentimes said by spectators of tennis matches, coaches, parents and I’m by all means also guilty of having said this myself, that now a player “has lost his/her focus”. But what if you in reality can’t loose your focus, … Continue reading →
Sometimes when you step out on the court you feel like everything is easy. You move effortlessly and you feel like even if you tried you wouldn’t even be able to miss the court. You have a little bit of … Continue reading →
When we look at Serena Williams or Novak Djokovic, we tend to believe that they are always motivated. That they are always ready to go out there and practice extremely hard and compete with all of their heart at any … Continue reading →
The best tennis players of our sport look and act extremely self-confident, but we forget that it might be completely different under the surface. They are also experiencing uncertainty and doubt. Tennis is an odd sport. Some days, you feel … Continue reading →
A lot of aspiring professional tennis players have this romantic idea that along your tennis journey, you will feel joy all the way through. They think that you should not lose the joy of tennis, and that if you do, … Continue reading →