Athlete Mental Health

Athlete Anxiety and the Fear of Falling Behind

When you live a competitive lifestyle and/or are in high-pressure situations on the regular, it’s not uncommon to fear falling…

7 years ago

How Does Physical Inactivity Affect Athlete Mental Health?

It may seem bizarre that I would write an article about physical inactivity and athlete mental health, but keep in…

7 years ago

Is your schedule giving you anxiety?

I’ve noticed that for people who suffer from anxiety, their schedule can be a factor in those overwhelming feelings. In…

7 years ago

4 Types of Meditation for Athletes

Recently, I was coaching an athlete professional who felt scattered and wanted to carve out personal time to clear her…

7 years ago

How to Handle the Fear of Change

The words “change” and “fear” go hand-in-hand. Fearing change is as normal as it gets, which is sort of ironic…

7 years ago

Athlete Mental Health During the Holidays

The holidays can be a time of joy, exuberance, indulgence, and hope, but also a time of exhaustion, sadness, longing,…

7 years ago

Athlete Anxiety and the Need to Control Outcomes

All athletes have one common goal: to win. However, sometimes that competitive spirit is more than just a mindset. The…

7 years ago

What to Do When You Feel Like You’re All Over the Place

Athletes lead a hectic lifestyle. Stress, anxiety, non-stop schedules; sometimes you’re left feeling like you’re spinning with no sense of…

7 years ago

Why This NFL Team’s Hiring of an In-House Therapist is Setting the New Standard in Athlete Mental Health

Earlier this month, the Carolina Panthers announced that they hired an in-house therapist, Tish Guerin. This is a major step…

7 years ago

Mental Health Affirmations for Athletes

The topic of mental health includes both mental illness and mental wellness.  As obvious as this may seem, your mental…

7 years ago