The area of psychology that I am most passionate about is wellness and the mental approach to optimising one’s physical health and fitness goals. The second half of the year is the perfect time point for all, from athletes to busy mums, and corporate professionals to review their health and fitness goals and reflect on…
Does this Pattern Sound Familiar for your Teenager? Frequently experiencing daytime sleepiness, mood swings, and irritability. Tired all day but feels awake at night, sleeping later than they should. Catches up on sleep during the weekend but strangely feels worse on Mondays, and then the cycle repeats. This sleep-wake cycle for teenagers is so common…
Chronic pain is a complex condition that requires a holistic treatment approach. As a psychologist in sport and performance I am passionate about working as a team and I understand what is needed to work closely with allied health professionals in complimenting their physical treatment plan for clients suffering chronic pain. Dr Jay-Lee’s Approach I…
We are all familiar with the old adage “play to your strengths”, but most people are not clear about what their strengths are and how to capitalise on them. A strength has two elements “delivering a high level of performance and experiencing a sense of energy when you are doing it.” In other words, a…
A recent study by Jawbone, maker of a digitised wristband that tracks how its users move and sleep, shows that Singapore is among cities in the world with the least hours of sleep, clocking an average of 6 hours and 32 minutes a day. Getting enough sleep for optimal functioning and performance is simply not…
“I just really enjoyed the workouts…pushing the boundaries, seeing how far I could push my body, and getting “comfortable with the uncomfortable.” To be a formidable competitor as a CrossFit athlete, dedicated physical preparation is a must, but mental preparation ensures you are truly ready to deal with the adversity that CrossFit delivers. For an…
The formula for optimizing performance in any arena can be defined in two ways: Hacking the Mind and Body For example, an executive experiencing a performance slump due to high stress, can spend a great deal of time and money increasing their knowledge and practice of relaxation techniques to calm their system. But, if the…
Working through the injury rehabilitation process can be challenging for anyone experiencing an injury or recovering from surgery. Working with a Mental Notes sport psychologist like Dr Jay-Lee during this process is NOT just for athletes returning to sport, it’s for real people wanting to manage the journey of injury rehabilitation for optimal recovery and…
The New Year can inspire feelings of renew and motivation to change, and gyms, trainers, and diet fads are ready to cash in on our New Year’s resolutions. Well, NOT this year. In this article, I share how to create powerful goals and resolutions using four key pillars of meaningful change that can shift our…