Get your mind right with a top sports psychologist at Lakeshore

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L-R Dr. P, Kile Putman, Sonja Harris, Aaron Scheidies, Jody Putman at Lakeshore’s Sports Science + Performance Center (Sharron Swain / The Bama Buzz)

When Simone Biles pulled out of the 2020 Olympics, she continued a mental health discussion Michael Phelps and others began. Now it’s common for elites athletes and people in other walks of life to recognize the importance of mental health.

In August, before the Paralympic Games, internationally-renowned sports psychologist Artur Poczwardowski (Dr. P) came to Lakeshore Foundation in Birmingham.

The focus of his talk: “Don’t leave your mind behind: How mental training assists athletes in practice and competition.”

Much of what he shared can help all of us, whether in our work, recreation or home life. Keep reading for five of his top tips.

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Sharron Swain
Sharron Swain

Writer, Interviewer + Adventurer | Telling stories to make a difference

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