Distance sucks. And no, we’re not talking about training for the mile (although this does also suck…).
We’re referring to the forced hiatus from swimming pools that many water lovers are experiencing due to lockdown closures and restrictions.
With all of this time spent away from the pool, it’s important to make conscious efforts to cultivate your personal growth. Which is why we’ve compiled some tips for maximizing your productivity as an athlete (and a person in general!) with the help of Health Psychology PhD candidate Bradley Crocker. Keep reading to find out more…
Create separate environments for maximum productivity
The Dual Processing Model is a psychological theory which describes the mechanisms behind decision-making. It suggests that behavioural decisions are partly unconscious and are influenced implicitly by cues in our environment.
This means that, without even realizing it, we are constantly influenced by our surroundings and are continuously forming associations with cues around us. This is why, for instance, you might begin to feel sleepy while taking a quick afternoon break seated on your bed. Your brain internally associates your bed with the act of sleeping, and uses your proximity to it as a cue to trigger all…
