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What Is Mental Performance and Why Is It Important?

 

Mental performance is about optimizing and developing the mental aspects of an individual – whether in sports, professional life, or personal growth.

By working with mental training, focus, motivation, and stress management, we can improve our actions and decision-making in high-pressure situations.
 

 

What Is Mental Performance?

 

Mental performance is the ability to use your mental resources effectively to reach your goals.

It’s about understanding and managing your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to perform at your highest level.

In sports, it means staying focused during competition, handling setbacks, and maintaining a positive mindset even when things get tough.

 

 

Why Is Mental Performance Important?

 

Mental performance is essential for success, whether you’re an elite athlete or want to improve your performance at work.

By strengthening your mental resilience, you reduce stress, increase confidence, and improve your ability to make decisions under pressure.

Mental training helps you perform consistently – even when circumstances are challenging.

 

Investing in mental performance means strengthening your mental skills to not only reach your goals but also exceed them.

 

So why wait?

Take the step today and start training your mental strength.

Together, we’ll create a path to success where you can overcome obstacles and reach your dreams.

The power is within you – let’s unlock it!

MENTAL TRAINING IS LIKE PUTTING TOGETHER A PUZZLE TO CREATE YOUR FUTURE

Mental performance training is like putting together a puzzle.

Putting together puzzles takes time and is often difficult and tests your patience. Becoming mentally strong, becoming a winner, competing the right way takes time and patience.

 

When you have a clear image of your puzzel, What does the puzzle look like? What is my goal ? When the image ''your goal'' is clear, the puzzle becomes easier to build, if you know where you are know where you are going, it easier to plan the journey, add piece by piece and finally the puzzle is complete,

Every piece you put in place is a step closer to understanding yourself and your potential.

It’s a journey that shapes and develops you into the best version of yourself.

 

Becoming mentally strong, achieving success, and becoming a true winner takes time.

 

We always start from the ground up – there are no shortcuts.

We begin with a personal conversation, evaluating where you are today and where you want to go.

 

Together, we build your mental strength – step by step.

Mental träning är som att lägga pussel. Det är en process där du samlar bitar av kunskap, erfarenhet och självinsikt för att skapa en helhet. Ibland kan det vara svårt att hitta rätt bitar eller få dem att passa ihop, men med uthållighet och engagemang kan du skapa en vacker och meningsfull bild

Träningsprogram som förändrar ditt sätt att tänka, agera och prestera

Mental training focuses on what happens inside our minds every day – the constant flow of thoughts, images, attitudes, and emotions.

What separates us as individuals is the content of these processes.

We can have mental images and thoughts that either support us – or hold us back.

 

The purpose of mental training is to systematically and methodically help you gain control over your thoughts, images, and emotions.

 

TRAINING THAT CHANGES HOW YOU

THINK, ACT, AND PERFORM.”

“Idrottare som värmer upp inför träning vid vattnet – symbol för fokus, disciplin och mental performance. Bilden representerar hur Mental Performance hos Next Level Performance, baserade i Stockholm och verksamma över hela Sverige, hjälper idrottare och ledare att utveckla mentalt fokus, återhämtning, självkontroll och toppresterande mindset.”

''Träning som förändrar hur du tänker, känner och agerar 

We have the training programs that change the way you think, act, behave and help you perform better in pressured competitive situations. We have identified some critical areas and factors that play a major role in how we act, behave & perform 

1. Here and now focus.  

2. Worry, stress & anxiety

3. Self-image & own conversation

4. Discipline and self-leadership 

5. Target images

6. Breath work 

7. HRV Training Biofeedback

8. Sports vision training

9. Mindset

In our experience, these are the areas that most people need to train in order to perform at the highest elite level

 

Social skills

Social Skills: What Are They?

 

Social skills are about the ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.

They’re essential for building relationships, collaborating, and functioning well within a group.

 

Are you a good teammate?

How do others perceive you at first impression?

 

These are important questions to ask yourself in order to understand your social skills and how they impact your success.

 

Working on and improving your social skills is absolutely crucial if you want to stand out and make a great first impression.

By developing these skills, you not only enhance your own performance but also help others grow and improve.

Together, you create a stronger team dynamic and increase the chances of collective success.

 

Let’s start working on your social skills today!

Together, we can develop your ability to communicate, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships – the key to achieving your goals and thriving both as an individual and as part of a team.

 Million Dollar Entry

 

What sets apart the athletes who sign the big contracts is their determination and specific, focused work – they leave nothing to chance!

To reach the professional level and get noticed by top teams, social skills might be the most crucial piece of the puzzle.

Agents and scouts often ask the key question: What is this person like in the team? Is he a good teammate? Is he coachable?

 

Building strong relationships and showing that you’re a positive force within the team can make all the difference when it comes to earning opportunities with the best clubs.

By developing your social skills, you not only improve your own game – you also increase your value as a player.

 

Strive to be the kind of player both coaches and teammates appreciate – the one who always works to get better and helps lift others in the process!

 

 

En grupp med löpare som har upptäckt styrkan i att jobba tillsammans med hjälp av next level performance i Stockholm Sverige

how do you get started

The easiest way to start your training with next level performance is to book an initial meeting via call, Zoom or physically. The meeting is free of charge, we discuss your needs and we present how & what we can do. 

Book a Free First Session

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What Our Clients Say

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“I used to get so nervous before competitions that I would throw up and couldn’t feel any joy in competing. Now I’ve learned to manage my nerves in a good way and have rediscovered the joy of competing! As a bonus, my performance in school has also improved. Thank you for the help! / Figure Skater”

“The breathing techniques Kjell taught me have been a game changer for me. I can now find calm in stressful situations and focus on what really matters. It has made a huge difference in both my performance and my well-being!”

/ HockeyEttan player

“The breathing techniques have helped me sleep and let go of the anxiety before important games.”

/ Youth hockey player

“From wanting to quit to becoming MVP! By working with Sports Vision training, breathing techniques, and motivational coaching, I’ve not only rediscovered my love for the sport but also become one of the best on the field. Thank you for the support!”

“An awesome and insightful lecture for both players and coaches – very inspiring!”

/ Simon

“Ungdomsidrottare som sitter samlade i laget – symbol för utveckling, trygghet och den positiva effekt mental träning kan ge. Bilden visar hur spelare och lag tar steg framåt genom fokus, självförtroende och struktur. Hos Next Level Performance, baserade i Stockholm och verksamma i hela Sverige, upplever våra klienter förbättrad prestation, mindre oro och starkare mentalt självförtroende.”

Master your mental performance and you will master your game 

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