Dr Jay-Lee Nair is a sport and exercise psychologist for Mental Notes Consulting based In Singapore. She specializes in psychological skills training for athletic performance enhancing, health and well-being counselling. Jay-Lee's research area of expertise is perfectionism in sport and exercise. Her most recently published book is titled 'An examination of maladaptive and adaptive perfectionism in exercise: Does perfectionism energize or compromise one's exercise endeavors?'
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…
Tapping into your optimal drive for training at the beginning of a new year can be tricky. For some golfers, time off over the holiday season means a big loss in momentum, feeling detached from the game and your practice buddies, and generally sluggish after countless hours on the couch. For others, a short break…
Tapping into your optimal drive for training at the beginning of a new year can be tricky. For some golfers, time off over the holiday season means a big loss in momentum, feeling detached from the game and your practice buddies, and generally sluggish after countless hours on the couch. For others, a short break…
Tapping into your optimal drive for training at the beginning of a new year can be tricky. For some golfers, time off over the holiday season means a big loss in momentum, feeling detached from the game and your practice buddies, and generally sluggish after countless hours on the couch. For others, a short break…
This article authored by Dr Jay-Lee first appeared at Pro Tour Golf College. In my work, I see many great athletes convey the hallmark qualities of a perfectionist that unfortunately can be the most dominant factor in sabotaging their potential. It is important to be aware that this trait can become a strength, with an…
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…
Social research in Asia suggests that our kids are under more pressure than ever, and the negative consequences are very real. A recent prospectus study of 29 schools in Hong Kong revealed that 3 in 10 students in secondary school and 1 in 5 primary school aged children suffer from anxiety. One of the most…