I was the super sensitive kid in class. The one who was incredibly kind, shy, and whose feelings got hurt pretty easily and pretty often. There I was on the…
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What a 15-Year-Old Coach Taught Me About Purpose and Fulfillment
On a steamy and humid August day in Miami, I stepped onto the grassy practice field and discovered a new love. I was just 15-years-old starting my first day as…
Finding peace of mind amidst panic attacks and heavy self-judgment
I hate this. Why am I crying? I need to cut this shit out. I’m being ridiculous and I have to get back to work so I can’t go down…
Mental Health isn’t a DIY Project
I’m a very independent person, and some would say a natural leader. (Just ask my parents about the time when I was about five-years-old and insisted on moving into the…
Why internal conflict in making decisions is a good thing
Internal conflict over decision-making can keep a person stagnant, but it can also propel them forward. In big moments, or even little ones, people can feel conflicted between who they…
How to Lock in and Focus When You Have a lot on Your Mind
As an athlete, even when you’re laser-focused on a goal, life can be distracting. You might have things outside of your sport on your mind, but you still have a…
How to Stop Worrying About Other People’s Opinions
Are opinions from others disturbing your peace? Has someone ever said something negative to you that stuck? Does the emotional or cognitive memory of that statement (or statements), make you…
What to do when you have trouble asking for help
“You can’t heal what you don’t reveal.” – Kevin Love Let’s face it; opening up to someone and asking for help isn’t usually easy. Asking for help isn’t always easy….
Healing Mind, Body and Soul Trauma
Most everyone experiences traumatic events in their lives. Sometimes that might look like one specific scenario, a series of events, or repeated exposure to distressing occurrences such as poverty or…
Are your comfort zones disruptive?
Comfort zones. It seems like they are more of a way into trouble than out of it. Even if you deeply dislike something, it is not uncommon to feel like…