Posts in psychology

3 life-changing skills every psychologist wished you knew

I have dedicated over a decade of my life understanding what goes on in-between people’s ears. So let me do you a favour… I will outline the 3 important skills YOU NEED TO DEVELOP!

health, lifestyle, psychology, wellbeingEdgar ChekeraAugust 5, 2025PSYCH-CHEKpsychology, psychologist, life hack, lifestyle, growth, mindset, mentality, tips, mentality tips, athlete, sport psychology, sport psychologist, mental skills, acceptance, goal setting, goals, achieve, perform, awareness, self awareness, emotional intelligence, emotionsComment

The final career transition

How do athletes deal with the end of their career and what can we do to make this transition easier?

psychology, wellbeing, RetirementEdgar ChekeraJune 7, 2019Kelly Holmes, Athletics, Sport, Psychology, Sport Psychology, Retirement, Career, Athletic Career, Athletic Performance, Performance, England, Football, Steve Sidwell, Premier League, Mental Health, mental wellbeing, Wellbeing, Athlete, Coach, Mental Skills, Replacement, Research, Boxing, team sport, Article, FInal, Final, Rugby, Basketball, Track, Track and Field, Gloves, Hanging the boots, Hanging the gloves, Career end, Andy Murray, Tennis, Table Tennis, GymnasticsComment

Should My Child Be Reflecting?

health, obesity, lifestyle, motivation, psychology, reflection, wellbeingEdgar ChekeraNovember 30, 2018sport, psychology, reflecting, kids, children, reflection, experience, good, not so good, fit, kid, child, sandwich, cause, consequence, cartwheel, gymnastic, teacher, student, PE, physical, education, physical education, physically active, psychological growth, applied psycholgoy, applied psychology, mental growth, mental health, mental skills, mental wellbeing, wellbeing, wellness, skill, learning, learn, health, lifestyleComment

Understanding the Importance of Being Emotionally Intelligent

health, lifestyle, psychology, sport psychology, wellbeing, sportEdgar ChekeraAugust 23, 2018sport, sport psychology, psychology, emotion, emotional support, emotional intelligence, emotionally intelligent, intelligent, intelligence, growth, psychological growth, applied psycholgoy, job performance, performance, athletic performance, leadership, wellbeing, mental health, mental wellbeing, crossfitComment

Getting Kids Motivated To Stay Physically Active

sport, psychology, sport psychology, lifestyle, motivation, physical activity, health, wellbeing, obesityEdgar ChekeraMay 16, 2018sport, sport psychology, psychology, children, motivation, commitment, determination, need, wellbeing, mental skills, mental wellbeing, physical, activity, physically active, obesity, lifestyle, football, netball, field hockey, rugby, gymnastics, training, competition, health Comment

ARTICLES

For those bookworms who love reading, this page is for you! Written articles and links to research that outline and explain psychology in sport and other areas in life.