by Catherine Stothart | Jul 19, 2023 | Resilience and re-energising, Self-confidence and self-esteem
We had a wonderful time at Wimbledon last week and loved watching matches on TV too. It’s fascinating to see how much the players’ performance is influenced by their mental state. Ons Jabeur, who we saw play very well in the semi-final, could not repeat the same level...
by Catherine Stothart | Aug 25, 2021 | Self-confidence and self-esteem
I couldn’t resist writing another blog about what we can learn from sport for our confidence and resilience. I was prompted by this article which has some valuable tips from sports psychologists and there’s a handy summary at the end. ...
by Catherine Stothart | Jun 18, 2021 | Motivation, Self-confidence and self-esteem
When I did my Masters degree, I found the topic of motivation quite confusing – so much has been researched and written about it. One thing that stuck in my mind was that motivation is not just about doing things that appeal to you, but it’s also about sticking at it...
by Catherine Stothart | Mar 1, 2021 | Self-confidence and self-esteem
I post a blog every 1 – 2 weeks, usually related to something that is happening. This week I am spoilt for choice – it’s St. David’s Day today, and World Book Day on Thursday. Which to choose? I went for both. What does St. David’s Day mean to me? Well,...
by Catherine Stothart | Feb 17, 2021 | Motivation, Self-confidence and self-esteem
I’m treating myself this week to an hour off every afternoon to watch the BBC highlights of the Australian Open Tennis tournament. I admire the amazing shots and tactics as each player battles to outwit and outplay their opponent. What I find most fascinating is the...
by Catherine Stothart | Dec 3, 2020 | Emotional Intelligence, Self-confidence and self-esteem
Getting on with other people is largely about managing your feelings about them and your feelings about yourself. We share a basic human need to feel good about ourselves, to have a sense of self-worth. We get this sense of self-worth from feeling significant (that...
