Climb Smarter

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(97 97 97 1)>We all know that climbing is a headgame and many climbers recognise that their mindset is holding them back. But what psychological skills do you need for climbing and how do you develop them? If you have ever wanted to learn how to climb with more confidence to learn how to stick to a training plan or to understand how to tap into flow then this book is for you.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(97 97 97 1)>Split into three sections covering getting started on a mental skills training programme fixing problems in your climbing caused by anxiety and finessing your mental skills this book provides clear explanations and practical exercises to improve your mindset for climbing.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(97 97 97 1)>You'll learn to analyse your mental strengths and weaknesses set effective goals change habits overcome fear of falling fear of failing fear of injury and social anxieties affecting climbers' performance. Chapters on confidence focusing skills imagery and visualisation and problem solving and creativity in your climbing are all written in a practical and easy to understand format so you can incorporate these skills into your climbing training. There is also a section on mental wellbeing for climbers with hints and tips on healthy perfectionism as well as mental health.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(97 97 97 1)>This book draws on the latest in climbing and sport psychology research and translates it into practical accessible ideas and exercises for climbers at all levels of the sport.</span></p><p></p><p></p>