Tonia Anderson Psychology

10/24/2025

10/24/2025

Hello Friday! Let me know what is one thing that made you smile today. Ending the day remembering something that brought a smile to your face can help you have better quality sleep and influence your mood the following day.

10/21/2025

Improving your skill level and moving up a level in your sport can bring some unexpected challenges. Learn how you can maintain or even improve your confidence as you navigate these hurdles in the latest Tonia Anderson Psychology blog.



https://www.toniaandersonpsychology.ca/blog/level-up-with-confidence

08/11/2025

Frustration is one of the top reasons that individuals quit golf. Widely considered one of the most mentally challenging sports, golf’s amount of pressure situations, constant decision making, and high level of focus required throughout test even the most talented athletes. Overthinking and a loud self-critic are common challenges.
Whether you have the yips, see little improvement no matter how much you practice, feel your blood pressure rise or get anxious just thinking about the tee box, there is no need to throw in the towel. Learn how you can love golf again in the latest Tonia Anderson Psychology blog.

https://www.toniaandersonpsychology.ca/blog/you-can-love-golf-again

08/11/2025

Frustration is one of the top reasons that individuals quit golf. Widely considered one of the most mentally challenging sports, golf’s amount of pressure situations, constant decision making, and high level of focus required throughout test even the most talented athletes. Overthinking and a loud self-critic are common challenges.
Whether you have the yips, see little improvement no matter how much you practice, feel your blood pressure rise or get anxious just thinking about the tee box, there is no need to throw in the towel. Learn how you can love golf again in the latest Tonia Anderson Psychology blog.

https://www.toniaandersonpsychology.ca/blog/you-can-love-golf-again

Whether you have the yips, see little improvement no matter how much you practice, feel your blood pressure rise or get anxious just thinking about the tee box, there is no need to throw in the towel.  You can love golf again….

07/30/2025

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05/06/2025

Many of us grew up with a no pain no gain philosophy. Taught to suck it up, push through, and work harder. Before you ignore communication from your body, stop to consider that it can be a valuable source of information and one of the keys to helping your symptoms subside.

Learn more about listening to your body and learning to speak it’s language in the latest Tonia Anderson Psychology blog.

https://www.toniaandersonpsychology.ca/blog/listen-to-your-body-friend-not-foe

05/06/2025

Many of us grew up with a no pain no gain philosophy. Taught to suck it up, push through, and work harder. Before you ignore communication from your body, stop to consider that it can be a valuable source of information and one of the keys to helping your symptoms subside.

Learn more about listening to your body and learning to speak it's language in the latest Tonia Anderson Psychology blog.

Many of us grew up with a no pain no gain philosophy. Taught to suck it up, push through, and work harder. The concept of self-care, rest, and recharge were non-existent. For those living with medical conditions, illness, or injuries, our bodies can often feel like a barrier to our goals….

02/19/2025

Fears and phobias do not have to be a life sentence. Increase your understanding and learn more about treatment in the latest Tonia Anderson Psychology blog.
https://www.toniaandersonpsychology.ca/blog/fears-and-phobias

02/19/2025

Fears and phobias do not have to be a life sentence. Increase your understanding and learn more about treatment in the latest Tonia Anderson Psychology blog.

Fears do not have to be a fact. A unchanging descriptor about yourself. I often hear people use I am statements to describe their fears, such as I am afraid of needles, I am afraid of flying, I am afraid of spiders (or other animals), I am afraid of public speaking, and many other I AM statements. F

11/18/2024

Learn how to talk to your child athlete about seeing a sport psychologist in the latest Tonia Anderson Psychology blog.

While some aspects of how to have a conversation with your child about seeing a sport psychologist will vary according to their age, their personality style, and what type of challenges they are experiencing, there are some guidelines that provide a solid starting point….