EXCELLENCE IS A LOT messier than you think. Thirty or so years ago, mental-performance coaches would spend hours and hours with Olympians, aiming to help them have a flawless event. “There was a lot ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Padraig Harrington is once again a major champion. Building on the success of his ...

Practicing kickflips and boardslides on a skateboard can be about navigating difficult emotions and can be especially helpful for those coming from communities where mental health is stigmatized. The ...

We use mental tricks to survive. Those who struggle with time management frequently trick themselves by setting reminders to arrive earlier than they need to so they won’t be late. Athletes, ...