Professional sports organizations are making moves by hiring personnel and enacting policies to support players in mental health. Last summer, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced the hiring of…
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Is there a connection between low self-esteem and anxiety?
I’ve often wondered if there is a connection between low self-esteem and anxiety because of the shared trait of negative thoughts. If you have anxiety, are you more likely to…
Athlete Mental Health Tips for Balancing Sports and Life
Everyone can relate to the feeling of pressure. Athletes, in particular, feel a constant need to somehow strike a balance between sports and life. This pressure can cause mental health…
How to use Meditation to Help Relieve Pregame Jitters
Pregame jitters plague tons of athletes at all levels including professionals. It’s a common topic in athlete mental health discussions because most athletes have experienced it. Pregame nerves don’t necessarily…
Athlete Mindfulness for Beginners
The word “mindfulness” is thrown around a lot these days, but what does it mean and how can it help your mental health? I think mindfulness can best be described…
How to stop a fear of loss and pain
Just like anyone else, lots of athletes fear loss and pain. Learning how to stop being afraid of loss and pain is a subject that’s very personal to me. Everyone…
Athlete Mental Health Struggles After Losing a Game
Athlete mental health struggles after a game loss is a common issue. Sometimes things don’t go as planned. Even with all of the preparation and planning, every now and then…
Combat Anxiety by Celebrating the Small Wins
Anxiety begs you to focus on what you don’t have, insecurities, worries, and fears. So if you struggle with anxiety and something doesn’t go your way, those anxious feelings are…
Do you need to trust your intuition more?
Intuition is a funny thing. Just like mental health, it’s invisible on the outside, but we can feel it on the inside. Because of this, we often question it, suppress…
Overcoming a Fear of Making Mistakes in Sports
Many athletes seek answers on how to overcome a fear of making mistakes in sports. Performance anxiety is not uncommon. Sometimes that fear, however, can be immobilizing causing the individual…