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…
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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…
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, and reflection. In my own life, there have been holiday…
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 need to control outcomes and every detail could be a…
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 direction, going through the motions, and just all over the…
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 forward for the landscape of athlete mental health. I’ve long…
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 health has a lot to do with your thoughts. Sometimes…