Overactive thoughts plague a lot of people, and for athletes, this can be particularly distracting when they are expected to be focused during training, practices, meetings, and games. There is…
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How to Listen to Someone Struggling with Mental Health
Everyone needs to be heard and to feel heard. People who are struggling with mental health often feel immensely wrapped up in his or her thoughts. This can lead them…
How does poor sleep affect student athlete mental health?
It’s said that you spend about one-third of your life sleeping, which makes sense because if you sleep eight hours a night, that’s one-third of your day. In reality, we…
Is focusing on being “extraordinary” bad for your mental health?
It’s healthy to have goals and to work on self-improvement. But, can being too focused on chasing extraordinary experiences hurt your mental health? I’m watching the Brené Brown Netflix special…
Boost Your Mental Health with Kindness
Kindness is a word we begin learning when we are very young. We’re taught concepts like The Golden Rule (treat others how you want to be treated). As we get…
What Does Emotional Flatlining have to do with Athlete Mental Health?
I probably don’t have to tell you that mental health has a lot to do with emotions (e.g., how much you feel, what you feel, how balanced or imbalanced those…
Is the New NFL Mental Health Policy Enough?
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…
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…