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Blog: motivation-psychology

How to Keep a Positive and Motivated Mindset It is so important to focus on our mental health. Here are some tips to stay positive, keep motivated, and help you to look after your mind and mental health. 06 Oct 2022 | By: Great Swim How to do the Great Swim when you're not swim fit If you’re considering taking on the Great North Swim and are concerned about a lack of training… Don’t be! 11 May 2021 | By: Great Swim Swimspiration While In Isolation: Podcast Favourites If you want to step away from the screen and don’t have the concentration span for reading at the moment, turn to podcasts. 30 Apr 2020 | By: Great Swim What's It like To Be An Elite Swimmer In Lockdown? Outdoor Swimmer spoke to Team GB’s Alice Dearing about how she is staying in shape, sane and motivated while at home. 30 Apr 2020 | By: Great Swim Exercises to Keep Your Body Fit For Swimming SwimforTri's Dan Bullock shares his top five dry land exercises that Great Swim swimmers of all abilities will benefit from. 30 Apr 2020 | By: Great Swim Swimspiration While in Isolation: Reading List There's never been a better time to catch up on your reading and there's no shortage of great books to inspire a swimmer. 29 Apr 2020 | By: Great Swim

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