Athlete Mental Health

How to Create Opportunities with The Right Mindset

Learning how to create opportunities with the right mindset is a skill set that all athletes should develop. Not only…

5 years ago

Why your sensitivity is a strength as an athlete

I have spoken to many athletes over the years who have confided in me that they are sensitive or emotional…

5 years ago

Athlete Mental Health Matters at All Levels in Sports

I often hear from athletes who are afraid to come forward with their mental health struggles. While more and more…

5 years ago

Athlete Identity After an Injury

Injuries aren’t just a part of sports; they are a part of life. For athletes, however, your sport and your…

5 years ago

How to Overcome Mental Resistance in Sports

I overheard two people talking about their goals, each with two seemingly opposite points of view. One said, “What if…

5 years ago

How to Have Healthy “Life After Sports” Conversations With Athletes

Written by Leah L. Howard, M.Ed., APC, NCC, The Sports Counselor It is inevitable that the day will come when…

5 years ago

Avoid This Athlete Mental Toughness Pitfall

People often equate athlete mental toughness with a relentless grind, but that effort can easily lead to exhaustion if you're…

5 years ago

How can I listen to my emotions?

Do you ever really listen to yourself? I mean, really listen to yourself. I recently spoke with a friend who…

5 years ago

Emotions Are Inescapable Even For Big Tough Athletes

Let me tell you a quick story about a conversation I had with my husband about emotions many years ago...…

5 years ago

The Secret to Emotions and Mental Toughness

As the topic of mental health emerges in sports, there’s a question that looms about how emotions and mental toughness…

5 years ago