Sports Psychology: Does it matter for non-athletes? | The Gist Of It

Ever wondered what a sports psychologist does? Do they only train athletes? Is there anything that laypeople can also take away or benefit from in the field of sports psychology?

In this episode of The Gist of It, a series where we invite various professionals in the medical field to share their expertise and unique perspectives with us, we have Dr. Jay-Lee Nair, a sports and performance psychologist from Mental Notes, based in Singapore Sports Medicine Centre. She fills us in on the work she does as a sports psychologist, working with athletes and even corporate professionals! She also doles out some tips on how non-athletes can learn from the athlete mindsets and psychology to improve their daily lives.

1. Introduction to Dr. Jay-Lee Nair 0:25
2. What does a sports psychologist do? 0:49
3. How does sports psychology apply to non-athletes? 1:42
4. How important is the mental aspect to competitive athletes? 3:18
5. What is the trend of mental health of athletes and the general population in recent years? 4:23
6. How do we become more productive? 6:04

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