MINDSET MATTERS, WHETHER YOU’RE a world-class athlete or simply seeking the will to peel yourself off the couch and crack out a 5K. “Up to 90% of performance at the highest level can be attributed to brain function,” confirms Dr Kate Hays, Head of Women’s Performance Psychology for the FA.
Exercise can help keep symptoms of depression and anxiety in check, improve mood and self-esteem, and even grow new brain cells, boosting memory and cognitive function. But if a never-ending to-do list has turned your mind to mush, motivation and performance could suffer just when you need them the most. So let’s free up some headspace…
