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Becca Hickman
Sport and Exercise Psychologist (in training) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) currently working towards becoming a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Mind Over Muscle: Thinking Your Way To The Top
Athletes and sportspersons all over the world spend a large amount of their time in the gym. Getting fit, building condition, and training all the muscles we can physically see. But it isn’t just the muscle groups on the outside that contribute to their sporting...
The Pre-Season Checklist: Making Sure You’re Ready for the Best Year Yet
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… after a long and gruelling winter, the event season is almost upon us once again! It’s time to dust off the body protectors, pack the lorry, and get out cross-country schooling. Get prepared with our pre-season checklist! As...
Mindful Riding: Tips to Cultivate a Positive Mindset in the Saddle
Mindfulness is probably a term that you’ve heard thrown around in conversation but may not know what it is, or more importantly, how it can help you. Mindfulness practices have grown in popularity exponentially over the last couple of years, and people all over the...
How to Handle Nerves Before a Competition
Feeling anxious before a competition is totally normal, in fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t experience some anxiety before they compete. Believe it or not, getting nervous ahead of a competition is actually a good thing! It’s a sign that you care...
Diary of a Sport and Exercise Psychologist (in training)…My Journey so Far
Ask anyone that knows me, and they will say that I have always been hugely passionate about sport, whether that be participating in it or watching it on the TV. I always dreamt that I would be able to have a career in the sporting industry. When I found out that I...
Building a Game Changer Mindset
Have you ever wondered about the people who can simply redefine the rules when things don’t go to plan? You know the ones I’m talking about, the people who can regroup and come up with new parameters to accomplish goals and meet their targets, even in the face of a...
Does Your Equestrian Mindset Need a Spring Clean?
As the end of February rolls around and the first taste of spring starts to emerge, equestrians collectively breathe a sigh of relief. Firstly, give yourself a pat on the back for making it through another winter, and a very wet one at that! The days are starting to...
Tips and Tricks to Build a Positive Equestrian Mindset
At some point, we’ve all had an instructor tell us to ‘ride forwards’ or ‘think positive’. Whether you’ve had a bad experience, or you’re worried about stepping up a level, a lack of confidence can make even small steps feel like mountains to climb. Henry Ford once...
Changing times in sporting cultures…my thoughts
With the recent publication of the Whyte Review we have been afforded an insight into the bullying culture that has been prevalent through the British Gymnastic (BG) set up for many years. The review highlighted that from over 400 submissions, 40% spoke about physical...
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