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In the Hole! Golfing in the Mind’s Eye
When the world’s finest golfers descend this week on Maryland’s Congressional Country Club for the 111th U.S. Open, there will be no hands-down favorite for the crowds to follow. Bubba Watson will bring his monstrous
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Positive self-talk may improve athletic performance
Journal and Courier: Before Purdue University swimmer Wyatt Hodges steps into a pool for a race, he reminds himself of a few key instructions. “Keep my arms forward,” he said. “Push through.” He’s rehearsed these
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Self-affirmation helps you excel in sports
Albuquerque Express: Positive self-talk while playing a sport is likely to improve your performance, researchers say. In fact, the study was born out of an on-field experience of one of the researchers. Back on the
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Want to Ace That Test? Cheer Up!
Studying for a stressful exam can sometimes put us in a bad mood. The last thing we want to do is put on a happy face, but research suggests cheerfulness may help us perform better.
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We Can All Share in the Luck of the Irish
We all have our lucky charms. Whether it’s a four leaf clover, rabbit’s foot, or that “lucky” T-shirt we can’t seem to part with, our charms are with us in times of need. Superstitions may
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How to cut your losses on a bad investment
The Globe and Mail: Your dream house has turned out to be a money pit. The roof is crumbling. The foundation is sinking. The plumbing needs a complete overhaul. You’ve already gone way over budget
