Athlete Mental Health

How Achievement Drove Me to Be Overly Critical of Myself

Are you ever hard on yourself? I am guilty of being overly critical of myself. I put a lot of…

4 years ago

How does mental health affect pro athletes?

Mental health affects pro athletes the same as any other human being. The main point of difference is in their…

4 years ago

Flipping the Script on Hurtful Words

I worked part-time as a waitress in a small mom-and-pop restaurant from the time I was 15 until I graduated…

4 years ago

What Do Gratitude and Mental Health Have in Common?

Most everyone I know is guilty of this. We focus on problems, and therefore get stuck in a loop of…

4 years ago

Signs You’re Doing Too Much and Need a Break

It seems like everyone needs a break right now. But, sitting in quiet or sitting still can feel like torture…

4 years ago

Can Mindfulness Benefit Highly Sensitive People?

I was the super sensitive kid in class. The one who was incredibly kind, shy, and whose feelings got hurt…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago