Ian Reardon M.S. and guest host Matthew Rieger M.A. CMPC discuss what athletes should focus on when trying to 'block out distractions', the four types of attention, and dealing with too much information. For more information on Nideffer's model of attention see citation below. Nideffer, R. M. (1976). Test of attentional and interpersonal style. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 34(3), 394–404. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.34.3.394 If you have any questions you want answered on TMB please send them to info@thementalbarbell.com. Please like and subscribe to follow our journey of optimal mental performance!

Ian Reardon M.S. and Anthony Carnevale M.Ed. recap a few notable moments from the Paris Olympic Games, discuss the principles of deactivation, and what to do post competition! If you have any questions you want answered on TMB please send them to info@thementalbarbell.com. Please like and subscribe to follow our journey of optimal mental performance!

Ian Reardon M.S. and Anthony Carnevale M.Ed. discuss the pressure of competing at the Olympic Games and how to use a pre-game routine to combat them. The guys also discuss gratitude as the ultimate positive emotion to combat nerves and anxiety. If you have any questions you want answered on TMB please send them to info@thementalbarbell.com. Please like and subscribe to follow our journey of optimal mental performance!