Dr Haley Perlus Articles & Insights

Can winning actually lead to burnout? After winning her third world championship, Fem van Empel…

Dr Haley PerlusSeptember 29, 2026

Big goals are supposed to inspire you—but sometimes they become overwhelming. Whether you're training for…

Dr Haley PerlusSeptember 29, 2026

Scottie Scheffler just won The Open Championship... and then asked, "What's the point?" At first,…

Have you ever tried so hard to be like someone you admire that you stopped…

How do the world's best athletes stay confident after they lose? After his loss to…

Dr Haley PerlusSeptember 29, 2026

What separates elite athletes from everyone else? This week, three powerful mindset patterns kept showing…

You're not alone. In over 20 years as a sport psychology coach, I've worked with…

What separates elite athletes from everyone else? It's not always talent. It's often the willingness…

What really separates great athletes from everyone else? After more than 20 years working with…

Do you tell yourself to "stay calm" before competition? It sounds like good advice, but…