In this episode Martin Turner helps us understand how our irrational thoughts affect our performance and wellbeing, and what we can do about them.

Guest BioDr. Martin J. Turner is an award-winning researcher and practitioner who is most known for his work spearheading the growth of rational emotive behavior theory (REBT) within sports and performance settings. His broad interests are in the effects of stress and adversity on human well-being and performance. Martin holds a Reader in Psychology post at Manchester Metropolitan University and lives in Stoke on Trent, England.

Main Topics

• Why we have harmful and irrational thoughts.
• The 4 beliefs that cause unnecessary suffering
• The 3 questions to help you assess your own thinking.
• How to create a deep philosophical shift that will improve your performance and your well-being.
• How to dispute unhelpful thoughts
• How to reduce anxiety and suffering.
• Why some athletes perform better once they have kids.
• How to access your personal ideal performance state.
• How to eliminate exhausting mental battles

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Additional Resources

• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Sport and Exercise (Routledge Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity)
• Tipping The Balance: The Mental Skills Handbook For Athletes [Sport Psychology Series]