Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay Just before the start of the 2024 NFL season, it was announced that Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire would miss at…
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10 Benefits of Meditation for Fighters and Meditation Scripts
Photo by Rodolfo Clix In combat sports like MMA and boxing, it might be surprising to learn that there are benefits of meditation for fighters. Athletes prepare for countless hours…
Meditation to Reduce Stress in Athlete Transition Into Life After Sports
Transition is something that everyone deals with. Whether it’s personal or professional, major changes can be jolting, challenging, and stressful. The time of transition into life after sports, whether it’s planned…
Why Men Have a Hard Time Opening Up and Being Vulnerable
Mental health conversations are becoming increasingly normal and many people are opening up about issues like depression and anxiety. Still, many men struggle in silence out of fear of disappointing…
Athletes: How to Bounce Back After a Major Loss
The sting of a loss never sits within us with ease. Mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically, setbacks–particularly when we worked so hard to succeed–always seem to be coupled with an…
Spotlight on Male Athlete Mental Health During National Men’s Health Awareness Month
Image by Cindy Parks from Pixabay If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org As the world…
Does mindfulness improve athletic performance?
Image by John Hain from Pixabay Can mindfulness and meditation really help athletes perform better? As an athlete mental health coach and certified meditation and mindfulness teacher who has worked…
4 Ways Athletes Can Control Emotions When Feeling Overwhelmed
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash Learning how to control emotions when you are feeling overwhelmed is a life skill that can help you build resilience during tough times. It…
How to Have Difficult Conversations
Athletes and professionals alike know the importance of communication skills. It’s easy to talk about fun topics, but there’s a different skill set for knowing how to have difficult conversations….
How to get an elite athlete sports mentality
An elite athlete sports mentality is a concept that I often talk about with my coach and athlete clients. Everyone wants to gain a mental edge in sports performance, but…