Visualization is a mental technique in which you imagine a desired result, situation or action as vividly as possible. The brain reacts to detailed mental images in a similar way to real experiences, boosting motivation, self-confidence and performance.
Mental regeneration refers to the active restoration of mental and emotional performance after stress. It is just as trainable and plannable as physical recovery and forms an indispensable basis for sustainable mental strength.
Peak performance refers to the state of highest individual performance - physically, mentally or emotionally. It is not about short-term peak performance, but about the sustainable exploitation of one's own potential through optimal internal and external conditions.
Focus is the ability to consciously and persistently direct one's attention to a specific task, goal or thought while resisting distractions. It is one of the central foundations for performance, learning and mental health.
Stress inoculation training (SIT) is a psychological training method that prepares people to cope better with future stressful situations. Similar to a medical vaccination, the system is made more resilient through controlled, dosed confrontation with stress.
Self-talk is the inner dialog that we constantly have with ourselves - consciously or unconsciously. The way we talk to ourselves internally has a significant influence on our self-image, our emotions and our performance.
Positive psychology is a scientific branch of psychology that deals not with disorders and deficits, but with human strengths, well-being and a successful life. Founded by Martin Seligman in the late 1990s, it examines what makes people flourish.
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How parents and professionals can build resilience in children in a targeted way - evidence-based, practical and effective.
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How reflection cards with open questions can stimulate self-awareness, how to use them and how EFT and the app deepen the practice.
What emotion cards are, how they can help you to name emotions and what you can look out for when using them - even with children.
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What makes people resilient? The 7 pillars of resilience show how inner strength develops - and how you can build it up in a targeted way.
What happens in the brain when everything flows effortlessly? We explain the science behind the flow state - and how you can specifically induce it.
Why do you sometimes react completely overwhelmed - and how can you take targeted countermeasures? Practical exercises for self-regulation.
The vagus nerve controls your inner balance. Find out how you can specifically stimulate it - scientifically proven.
Setbacks are part of life - but how do you really deal with them? Here you can find out what the research says and what really helps you.
Feelings can be controlled - without repressing them. What science knows about emotion regulation and how you can learn it.
How top athletes turn pressure into performance - and what we can all learn from them.
What makes people resilient? Research has clear answers - and you can actively build these protective factors into your life.
Mental strength is more than just willpower. Find out what research really says about it - and how you can build it up in a targeted way.