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Proven sport and performance psychology tips for enhancing your mental toughness, gaining a competitive edge, and overcoming performance anxiety and blocks. Here you’ll find skills you can use immediately to improve your mental game. Also check out our series called “Meet…” to hear about some of the clients we have helped.

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Meet “Sam”: “I Started to Hate the Flute,” Part II

May 13, 2026

By Emily Braunewell, EdM, LMHC, CMPC Welcome to the BSPP Blog! In this series, “Meet…”, we’re taking you behind the scenes for a glimpse into the work we do. All identifying information has been modified or composited to preserve our clients’ confidentiality. In this second installment, we are returning to where we left off with […]

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Meet “Sam”: “I Started to Hate the Flute,” Part I

May 13, 2026

By Emily Braunewell, EdM, LMHC, CMPC Welcome to the BSPP Blog! In this series, we’re taking you behind the scenes for a glimpse into the work we do. All identifying information has been modified or composited to preserve our clients’ confidentiality. In this second installment, we are focusing on Sam, a flute player seeking integrated […]

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Meet “Anna”: College Gymnast Struggling with “Lost” Skill on Beam, Part II

February 21, 2026

By Emily Braunewell, EdM, LMHC, CMPC Welcome to the BSPP Blog! In this series, “Meet…”, we’re taking you behind the scenes for a glimpse into the work we do. All identifying information has been modified or composited to preserve our clients’ confidentiality, and “C” has been used to represent the “Consultant.”  In this second installment, […]

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Meet “Anna”: College Gymnast Struggling with “Lost” Skill on Beam, Part I

February 21, 2026

By Emily Braunewell, EdM, LMHC, CMPC, BSPP Consultant Welcome to the BSPP Blog! In this series, “Meet…”, we’re taking you behind the scenes for a glimpse into the work we do. All identifying information has been modified or composited to preserve our clients’ confidentiality, and “C” has been used to represent the “Consultant.”  In this […]

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Want to Overcome Performance Anxiety?

February 9, 2026

Accept it; don’t fight it Here’s something you may not know: you don’t need to feel confident or think positively to perform well. It is possible to face anxiety, fear, and wavering self-confidence and still bring it. We have long been taught that we must fight our anxiety and eliminate our negative self-talk in order […]

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How to Keep Up Resolution Motivation

February 9, 2026

Did you know that buying new workout clothes can help you stick to your fitness goals? Keeping up with New Year’s resolutions—or any goals you set for yourself—can be challenging. Motivation tends to fade after the initial excitement wears off, and old habits creep back in. Here are some helpful tips for sticking to your […]

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Letting Go of Mistakes & Poor Performances

February 9, 2026

Bad days. Bad plays. Bad games. They’re a fact of life as an athlete. We can’t escape them no matter how hard we train. But we can learn how to handle them so one bad day doesn’t lead to more. “Don’t place your mistakes on your head, their weight may crush you. Instead, place them […]

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Using a Motto to Endure Your Endurance Event

February 9, 2026

Everyone needs a motto. The motivation to push through. “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” “I feel the need…the need for speed!” These are mottos I use during challenging training runs, cycling events, and triathlons. They may seem silly, but they work. The Problem When athletes become tired, experience pain, or fall behind their goal […]

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