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The Psychology of the Olympics—Why Do We Get Olympic Fever and How Can We Harness It for Our Own Well-being?

Basing discussions on recent events is a reliable strategy for free-talk lessons, and few events capture the attention quite like the Olympics. Sport psychology professionals study the relationship between psychological factors and optimizing human performance, and The Olympic Games is a great example of human potential.

If you’ve only caught Olympic fever peripherally, you might be getting off easy. The Olympic fever has permeated Paris's 3473 streets, 544 squares, and 373 avenues. The city is abuzz with excitement as people from all over the world come together to celebrate the spirit of competition and camaraderie.