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Margaret Smith Ph.d

Margaret Smith Ph.d

Psychology Today

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The Nerves Don't Go Away

Athletes can learn to acknowledge their nerves and use them to boost performance.

20.11.2024 10

Psychology Today

Margaret Smith Ph.d

On Loss and Anxiety

How high-performing teams and athletes can proceed after high-stakes losses.

07.11.2024 30

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Margaret Smith Ph.d

Why "Just Breathe" Isn't Always Helpful Advice

It's never "just" breathing—the way we encourage athletes (or anyone) to breathe matters.

28.10.2024 10

Psychology Today

Margaret Smith Ph.d

Attitude Is (Not Always) a Choice

Attitude: Perceived social support shapes our capacity to choose our response.

14.10.2024 30

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Margaret Smith Ph.d

Elite Athletics and the Social Nervous System

Elite sports performance is more social than post-game stats reveal.

26.09.2024 50

Psychology Today

Margaret Smith Ph.d

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