Tag: peak performance

Super Bowl Prediction: Why the “Freud of Football” Picks New England 27-24

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🏆 DR. MURRAY’S SUPER BOWL PREDICTION NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: 27 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: 24 “While common wisdom suggests a Seattle blowout, my Mental Performance Index (MPI) analysis reveals a hidden psychological edge for the Patriots.” As the world prepares for tomorrow’s Super Bowl, the air is thick with “expert” opinions suggesting that Seattle’s defense will simply blow New England away.… Read the rest

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How to Perform Under Pressure: Build Focus and Peak Performance

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Learning how to perform when the pressure is on isn’t about eliminating stress—it’s about learning to see it as a challenge, not a threat. As a clinical and sports psychologist, I help high-stakes performers develop the structured routines and in-the-moment focus techniques that turn nervous energy into a distinct performance advantage.… Read the rest

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Resilience in Sport: Build Mental Toughness for Peak Performance

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Resilience isn’t just about being “tough.” It’s a trainable mental skill that allows you to bounce back from a tough loss, a critical mistake, or a season-ending injury. As a clinical and sports psychologist, I view resilience as a mental muscle—it gets stronger every time you face a challenge and recover, turning setbacks into fuel for your next win.… Read the rest

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Your Guide to the Mental Rehearsal Definition and How to Use It

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Ever heard the phrase “practice makes perfect”? What if you could practice without ever moving a muscle? That’s the core of mental rehearsal. As a clinical and sports psychologist, I define this as a highly detailed dress rehearsal inside your mind—a structured practice where you vividly imagine executing a skill flawlessly to prime your brain for the real thing.… Read the rest

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Decision Making Under Pressure: Master Calm, Quick Decisions

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Making a big call when everything is on the line takes more than just the right information. It demands mental clarity precisely when your brain is wired to panic. As a licensed psychologist and sports psychologist, I’ve found that the art of decision making under pressure isn’t about ignoring stress—it’s about mastering your response to it.… Read the rest

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Motivational Quotes for Sports, Business and Life

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By John F. Murray, PhD Success is never an accident; it is a psychological state. Over the past 25 years, I have observed that the most elite performers—whether in professional sports or high-stakes business—share a common mental vocabulary. This collection of wisdom isn’t just a list of sayings; it is a blueprint for the mental toughness and performance excellence required to reach the top of your field.… Read the rest

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How to Recover from Burnout: A Practical Guide to Reclaiming Energy and Focus

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bursting with energy after burnout

By Dr. John F. Murray The road to recovery starts with a tough admission: you are running on empty. In a culture that glamorizes the “grind,” admitting to burnout is often viewed as a weakness. However, as a sports psychologist who has worked with world-class athletes and high-level executives, I can tell you that burnout is not a lack of willpower—it is a physiological and psychological bankruptcy.… Read the rest

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