This week the topic of mental health is once again trending in the world of the NBA thanks to Adam Silver’s comments in an interview with Bill Simmons. The interview…
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Mental Health in Pro Sports
What once was a largely ignored issue, mental health in pro sports is beginning to get the attention it so desperately needs and deserves. In 2018 we saw an abundance…
Mind Body Fear Connection
“Our fears are often of events that have already happened, earlier in this life or even from lifetimes long past. Because we have forgotten, we project these fears into the…
Disciplined Rest and Repair for Mental Health
Taking breaks is so much more important than we often realize. It’s so easy to stay in a routine of constantly pushing to get through our routines. Most people I…
Are you mentally ready for your next life change?
The old adage that “everything changes” is as real as it gets. To use another cliché, “nothing stays the same forever.” It can be depressing, confusing, exciting, and just plain…
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 behind or getting left behind. One of the most popular…
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 mind that not every athlete is an active one. Whether…
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 my own life, if I’m too busy and don’t take…
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 mind. Once we determined a way to fit a personal…
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 because when we’re scared of change, we often try to…