Jane’s Journal

7 Ways a Coach Can Enhance Resilience in Young Athletes
What is Resilience? Resilience is a skill that is essential for all young people to develop. According to Benard (2004) - “…personal resilience strengths are the individual characteristics associated with healthy development and life success”(p.13). These personal...
The Why, What, Where, Who and When of Mindfulness in Sport
The past few weeks, I have been talking to people about mindfulness and how it relates to sports people. Subsequently, today I wanted to share some more about the why, what, where, who and when of mindfulness in sport. Let's get started... Why Mindfulness in...
Emotional Intelligence in Sport – Does It Fit?
I have been talking about emotional intelligence in sport the past few weeks with colleagues. As I was discussing it, it got me reflecting, so I have decided to put something together under the over-arching theme Emotional Intelligence in Sport - Does It Fit?...
Ready to Reconnect With All Areas of Your Life – Not Just Sport?
Sport can be challenging, especially when your livelihood depends on your performances. However, as an athlete you are more than your sport and are a human being first. Subsequently, today I wanted to share with you a way to start to reconnect with all areas of your...
What is Wellbeing in Sport?
Before we have a look at wellbeing in sport, let's have a look at what is wellbeing? Defining wellbeing is complex and an area that continues to evolve. Following are some surface definitions of wellbeing from a variety of sources: "the condition of being contented,...
The Why, What, Where, Who and When of Self-Compassion in Sport
The past few weeks, I have been talking to people about self-compassion and how it relates to sports people. Subsequently, today I wanted to share some more about the why, what, where, who and when of self-compassion in sport. Let's get started... Why...
What is Mental Health in Sport?
Today on the blog, I wanted to share about mental health and how it relates to sport. Let's get started... What is Mental Health? Mental health is a term often used to describe an individual's mental state. The World Health Organisation defines it as: "A state...
Recognising Mental Blocks and the Impact they Can Have in Sport and Life
When we start to reconnect with our authentic selves and who we are on a deeper level, we can start to recognise mental blocks and the impact they can have on the present (for example our sport and life). Subsequently, in this post I am going to share more about...
What is Resilience?
Recently, I have been talking a lot about resilience. And, yes this often misunderstood concept is something close to my heart. In fact, I wrote an article on it back in 2006 on it and republished some of it here. However, today I am just going to share some knowledge...
