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Mental performance coaches recommend small habits for golfers

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Mental performance coaches recommend small habits for golfers

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Mental performance coaches highlight three habits that could enhance golfers' mental resilience. They advocate for five to ten minutes of quiet time to reflect, a daily journaling practice called P.O.V. to set achievable goals, and focusing on actions rather than feelings to improve performance. Julie Elion recently advised a golfer to sit quietly with his thoughts, emphasizing the importance of clearing unproductive mental space. These strategies aim to empower athletes by fostering greater mental clarity and accountability.

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•Mental performance coaches provide three impactful habits for athletes.
•Recommended practices include quiet time, daily journaling, and action focus.
•Julie Elion advises golfers to notice and clear unproductive thoughts.

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Peak newsletter 🧠 | This is an excerpt from The Athletic’s weekly newsletter covering the mental side of sports. Sign up here to receive the Peak newsletter directly in your inbox. In this week’s newsletter, I asked mental performance coaches a question: What’s the smallest habit you wish players (or people, generally) would adopt that could have the biggest impact? These are my three favorite answers. 1. Five to 10 minutes of quiet, alone time Adam Bernero, the mental performance coach for the
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Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 9:16 AM
3 small habits mental performance coaches think could have the biggest impact
Peak newsletter 🧠 | This is an excerpt from The Athletic’s weekly newsletter covering the mental side of sports. Sign up here to receive the Peak newsletter directly in your inbox. In this week’s newsletter, I asked mental performance coaches a question: What’s the smallest habit you wish players (or people, generally) would adopt that could have the biggest impact? These are my three favorite answers. 1. Five to 10 minutes of quiet, alone time Adam Bernero, the mental performance coach for the

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