Praise: Despite Good Intentions, How Much is too Much?

By David Smith, M.Sc., CSCS., SDL (He/Him) Praise is often used with best intentions. After all, who doesn't love some positive reeforcement with a pat on the back and a "good job!" when you do something well. Just like anything else, too much praise can turn into a bad thing and have the opposite of … Continue reading Praise: Despite Good Intentions, How Much is too Much?

Scales of Goals: A Cyclical Periodization Approach to Goal Setting and Maintaining Accountability

By David Smith, M.Sc., CSCS., SDL (He/Him) There is no love loss for goal setting in the field of sport and exercise psychology. Even further, the entire foundation of sport and exercise, as a field of science and as a multi-billion-dollar industry is all about setting goals. From weight loss goals to achieving medals, establishing … Continue reading Scales of Goals: A Cyclical Periodization Approach to Goal Setting and Maintaining Accountability