Absolute Fitness: Performance Psychology

Absolute Fitness: Performance Psychology She provides performance psychology to elementary, high school and college athletes as well endurance athletes.

Dr. JoAnne Bullard is a a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) that works with athletes, performers, teams, and coaches to help them achieve their performance goals through utilizing mental performance modalities and techniques JoAnne is a Doctor of Sport Psychology and Performance, Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Health & Exercise Science Assistant Professor, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and certified fitness nutritionist. She also assists with training individuals that want to learn to eat better, lose weight and achieve specific fitness goals. Her goal is to provide you with current information to help you live a healthy lifestyle while focusing on your mind-body balance and achieve your performance goals!

Apparently, if you put my career into one picture… it’s athletes, mindset, teaching, research, recovery, big ideas, and ...
09/13/2026

Apparently, if you put my career into one picture… it’s athletes, mindset, teaching, research, recovery, big ideas, and everything I’m passionate about.

Behind every session, workshop, class, workbook, post, and conversation is the same goal: help athletes become stronger, more confident, resilient humans.

Some days that means building confidence.
Some days it means navigating pressure.
Some days it means supporting an athlete through injury, setbacks, or the return to sport.
Some days it means reminding them to simply breathe, reset, and focus on what they can control.

I’m grateful that I get to consult, educate, empower, support, advocate, and make an impact doing work I truly believe in.

And yes… there’s usually coffee, a very long to-do list, and my dogs nearby.

Train your mind. Elevate your performance.

Let’s go!

Never Forget 09.11.2001
09/11/2026

Never Forget 09.11.2001

Overthinking mistakes impacts an athlete’s performance mentally and physically.Athletes who overthink mistakes often:-He...
09/10/2026

Overthinking mistakes impacts an athlete’s performance mentally and physically.

Athletes who overthink mistakes often:

-Hesitate
-Force plays
-Lose trust in themselves
-Focus on failure

The goal isn’t to avoid making mistakes, but to learn how to respond after a mistake by staying present in the moment.

As an athlete, it’s easy to move from one practice, one game, or one deadline to the next without checking in with yours...
09/07/2026

As an athlete, it’s easy to move from one practice, one game, or one deadline to the next without checking in with yourself.

As you prepare for next week, try the following:

REFLECT: What went well? What are you proud of?

RELEASE: What mistake, frustration, or disappointment don’t you need to carry into this week?

RESET: What do your mind and body need from you right now?

REFOCUS: How do you want to show up this week?

You don’t need to have the perfect plan.

Sometimes, you just need one intention for the week ahead.

The start of a new school year and a new season can bring a lot of excitement, but it can also bring a lot of pressure. ...
09/01/2026

The start of a new school year and a new season can bring a lot of excitement, but it can also bring a lot of pressure.

New routines. New expectations. New teammates. New classes. New time demands.

If it feels like a lot right now, remember:

Adjustment is part of the process.

You don’t need the perfect routine yet.
You don’t need to feel completely settled.
You don’t need to have the entire semester or season figured out.

Give yourself permission to learn your new rhythm.

Focus on today.
Reset when you need to.
Protect your recovery.
Ask for help.
Keep showing up.

Mental performance isn’t about handling everything perfectly. It’s learning how to adapt when everything changes.

What’s been the biggest adjustment for you so far: school, sport, sleep, or managing it all?

New season. New school year. New expectations. Sometimes… a whole lot of pressure to prove yourself. You might be think...
08/31/2026

New season. New school year. New expectations. Sometimes… a whole lot of pressure to prove yourself.

You might be thinking:

I need to show my coach what I can do.
I can’t mess up.
I need to earn my spot.
I have to have a great game.

But here’s your reminder:

You don’t need to prove yourself in one practice, one game, or one week.

Your season is bigger than one performance.

Focus less on proving yourself and more on what you can build each day:

→ Consistency
→ Effort
→ Confidence
→ Trust in your preparation
→ The ability to respond when things don’t go your way

Focus on the progress…one day at a time!

Mistakes are part of sport and performance. After making a mistake or error, many athletes might feel frustrated, emotio...
08/27/2026

Mistakes are part of sport and performance. After making a mistake or error, many athletes might feel frustrated, emotional, and unable to let the mistake go.

Something very important to remember is that mistakes don’t define an athlete! Learning to respond to mistakes and reset in the moment helps an athlete implement a mindful approach.

Check to out this post to learn 3 steps to build a reset routine!

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