You're facing a difficult task in your life (from personal to professional to sport)... Do you realize the way you perceive that task - as either a challenge or a threat - has an impact not only on the outcome but also on your overall health? Additionally, while you may be familiar with self-talk, were you aware that in some circumstances motivational self-talk can actually be a detriment compared with instructional self-talk? In this episode, Dr Adrian Hase joins us to dig into the evidence-based research behind these topics and more. If you're looking for ways to overcome a big task awaiting you or help your clients, friends or peers do the same, you will not want to miss this discussion.