The wu-wei alternative: Effortless action and non-striving in the context of mindfulness practice and performance in sport
Wu-wei is an important construct but is rarely discussed in the sport psychology literature. The present discussion fills the gap in literature and provides a conceptual overview of the wu-wei alternative. After explaining wu-wei briefly, the current state of mindfulness research is discussed to hig...
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| author | Ying Hwa Kee Chunxiao Li Chun-Qing Zhang John Chee Keng Wang |
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| description | Wu-wei is an important construct but is rarely discussed in the sport psychology literature. The present discussion fills the gap in literature and provides a conceptual overview of the wu-wei alternative. After explaining wu-wei briefly, the current state of mindfulness research is discussed to highlight the lack of research in understanding wu-wei and non-striving in sport psychology. In addition, the links between wu-wei and relevant constructs including mindfulness, non-striving, flow, nonduality, Zen, Mushin, motivation, goals, and implicit learning were clarified. Furthermore, suggestions on incorporating wu-wei as part of mindfulness training for athletes and possible future research directions are provided. In this difficult time of the global pandemic, wu-wei or non-striving mindset can help supporting athletes’ well-being and pursuit of goals beyond winning and striving. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f4a7a030180a47f09df0897f0d027e872022-12-27T04:41:11ZengKeAi Communications Co. Ltd.Asian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology2667-23912021-09-0112122132The wu-wei alternative: Effortless action and non-striving in the context of mindfulness practice and performance in sportYing Hwa Kee0Chunxiao Li1Chun-Qing Zhang2John Chee Keng Wang3Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Corresponding author.South China Normal University, ChinaSun Yat-sen University, ChinaNanyang Technological University, SingaporeWu-wei is an important construct but is rarely discussed in the sport psychology literature. The present discussion fills the gap in literature and provides a conceptual overview of the wu-wei alternative. After explaining wu-wei briefly, the current state of mindfulness research is discussed to highlight the lack of research in understanding wu-wei and non-striving in sport psychology. In addition, the links between wu-wei and relevant constructs including mindfulness, non-striving, flow, nonduality, Zen, Mushin, motivation, goals, and implicit learning were clarified. Furthermore, suggestions on incorporating wu-wei as part of mindfulness training for athletes and possible future research directions are provided. In this difficult time of the global pandemic, wu-wei or non-striving mindset can help supporting athletes’ well-being and pursuit of goals beyond winning and striving.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667239121000319CultureAsianMeditationQuality of lifeWell-being |
| spellingShingle | Ying Hwa Kee Chunxiao Li Chun-Qing Zhang John Chee Keng Wang The wu-wei alternative: Effortless action and non-striving in the context of mindfulness practice and performance in sport Asian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology Culture Asian Meditation Quality of life Well-being |
| title | The wu-wei alternative: Effortless action and non-striving in the context of mindfulness practice and performance in sport |
| title_full | The wu-wei alternative: Effortless action and non-striving in the context of mindfulness practice and performance in sport |
| title_fullStr | The wu-wei alternative: Effortless action and non-striving in the context of mindfulness practice and performance in sport |
| title_full_unstemmed | The wu-wei alternative: Effortless action and non-striving in the context of mindfulness practice and performance in sport |
| title_short | The wu-wei alternative: Effortless action and non-striving in the context of mindfulness practice and performance in sport |
| title_sort | wu wei alternative effortless action and non striving in the context of mindfulness practice and performance in sport |
| topic | Culture Asian Meditation Quality of life Well-being |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667239121000319 |
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