From positive thinking to mindfulness and attention management: the philosophy and experience of a sports psychologist

Abstract

The article presents the experience of a sports psychologist in preparing the men’s national curling team from Great Britain for the XXIII Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang. The author’s approach to the work of a sports psychologist, based on philosophical, psychological theoretical positions, is considered. The article substantiates the principles of the work of a sports psychologist, among which a special place is occupied by the principle of” impartiality”, associated with the ability of athletes to better understand what is happening, focus their attention on the current moment, accept the situation as it is. The article reveals the areas of work of a sports psychologist with a curling team in accordance with the request, and evaluates the work of a sports psychologist.