Listen "How to Develop Confidence, Resilience & Focus? Ft. Divya Jain, Sport & Counseling Psychologist Ep.97"
Episode Synopsis
In this conversation, Divya Jain, a sports and counseling psychologist, discusses the benefits of sports psychology and the tactics and strategies she uses to coach her students. She explains that sports psychology focuses on both performance enhancement and personal well-being. Some specific techniques she uses include visualization, focus training, psyching up and psyching down, and managing heart rate. Divya also emphasizes the importance of resilience and confidence in achieving success in sports. She provides tips for developing confidence, such as focusing on strengths and maintaining positive body language. In this conversation, Divya Jain discusses the importance of confidence, anxiety management, perfectionism, and mental training in sports performance. She emphasizes the need for self-awareness, recognizing pressure as a positive challenge, and incorporating mindfulness into daily life. Divya also highlights the role of mental training from a young age and the power of authentic connections in psychology. Her proudest accomplishment is seeing players rediscover the joy of playing. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights.
About Divya Jain:
Divya Jain, is a Sport and Counselling Psychologist with the Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, Fortis Healthcare. She is the Head of Psychological Services for the Fortis National Mental Health Program.
Divya completed her post graduate studies in psychology from the University of Delhi with a specialization in clinical psychology and is a Board-Certified Sport Psychologist from the American Board of Sport Psychology. She holds an IOC Diploma in Mental Health in Elite Sport from the International Olympic Committee and has also completed a certification in Psychology for High Performance Sports from FC Barcelona’s Barça Innovation Hub. She has been a member of the Medical Commission of the Indian Olympic Association.
Divya has co-authored and contributed to several books in the field of psychology and mental health. She has also contributed a chapter in the “Handbook of Sport Neuroscience and Psychophysiology”.
About the podcast host, Garima Avtar:
Garima Avtar is an extreme rally driver, independent automotive journalist, 3 times Tedx Speaker, host NBA India Weekly Show and a passionate content creator. She has been a trailblazer in the male-dominated sport of extreme rallying, & a true inspiration for anyone who dreams of following their passion, despite all odds.
She has also been recognised with awards such as DNA New Gen Women Achiever’s Award 2024 in the Auto Category, gold at ETBrand Equity Influencer Marketing Awards 2022, Iconic Women Leader in Sports as an Enabler of Change’ - presented at Women Economic Forum’, Best Female Driver, Radio One 94.3 FM ‘SuperWoman’, Asian Achievement award for outstanding work in extreme rallying, FLO Delhi Women Leadership Award 2021, Khel Gaurav award 2021, Peaklife Women Inspire Award 2022, Women Super Achiever Award presented at the 6th World Women Leadership Congress in, Distinguished Women Achievers’, INSPIRA Honors' Award, amongst others.
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About Divya Jain:
Divya Jain, is a Sport and Counselling Psychologist with the Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, Fortis Healthcare. She is the Head of Psychological Services for the Fortis National Mental Health Program.
Divya completed her post graduate studies in psychology from the University of Delhi with a specialization in clinical psychology and is a Board-Certified Sport Psychologist from the American Board of Sport Psychology. She holds an IOC Diploma in Mental Health in Elite Sport from the International Olympic Committee and has also completed a certification in Psychology for High Performance Sports from FC Barcelona’s Barça Innovation Hub. She has been a member of the Medical Commission of the Indian Olympic Association.
Divya has co-authored and contributed to several books in the field of psychology and mental health. She has also contributed a chapter in the “Handbook of Sport Neuroscience and Psychophysiology”.
About the podcast host, Garima Avtar:
Garima Avtar is an extreme rally driver, independent automotive journalist, 3 times Tedx Speaker, host NBA India Weekly Show and a passionate content creator. She has been a trailblazer in the male-dominated sport of extreme rallying, & a true inspiration for anyone who dreams of following their passion, despite all odds.
She has also been recognised with awards such as DNA New Gen Women Achiever’s Award 2024 in the Auto Category, gold at ETBrand Equity Influencer Marketing Awards 2022, Iconic Women Leader in Sports as an Enabler of Change’ - presented at Women Economic Forum’, Best Female Driver, Radio One 94.3 FM ‘SuperWoman’, Asian Achievement award for outstanding work in extreme rallying, FLO Delhi Women Leadership Award 2021, Khel Gaurav award 2021, Peaklife Women Inspire Award 2022, Women Super Achiever Award presented at the 6th World Women Leadership Congress in, Distinguished Women Achievers’, INSPIRA Honors' Award, amongst others.
Let's connect online:
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garimaavtar/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GarimaAvtar
😄 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarimaAvtarOfficial/
😊LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garima-avtar-749073a5/
Visit: www.garimaavtar.com
For business, email: [email protected]
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