As mental health continues to grow as a focus in sports, athletes who meditate have shared their experiences with how the practice helps them. Meditation is a practice that involves…
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Why is mental health important for athletes?
In today’s world, we are hearing more and more stories about how mental health is important for athletes. The truth of that matter is that it’s always been important, it’s…
How Athletes Can Acknowledge and Name Emotions
If you were taught to ignore your emotions, you’re not alone. Emotional intelligence is typically not taught in schools, locker rooms, or sometimes even in homes. Emotions are as much…
Remove Limitations from High Performance Mindset
High performance is as much mental as it is anything else. If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding yourself back, it is probably worth digging into your mindset. To remove…
How Athletes Can Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Athletes face many mindset challenges. Among them is imposter syndrome. It’s been reported that up to 82% of people will be affected by it. Athletes can overcome imposter syndrome with…
Mindful Mind and Body Connection Can Dramatically Improve Performance
A sting of anticipation pulsed deep into my chest while the piercing pressure of the unknown danced in flashes throughout my skull. It was a flow of sensations that were…
How Does Perfectionism Lead to Athlete Burnout?
Perfectionism is plaguing our society in both adults and children at higher rates than ever before. Athletes of all ages and levels are more pressured than ever to achieve—and doing…
How can athletes improve mental clarity?
Have you ever had so much going on that you feel like you aren’t yourself because you’re just trying to keep up? Have you gone through a stressful time and…
Your True Athlete Identity
The topic of identity and character comes up a lot in the conversations that I have with athletes, especially when it comes to purpose after sports. So many athletes struggle…
Life Goal Setting Strategies for Athletes
One of my favorite mindfulness teachers, George Mumford, has often said, if you don’t know who you are, you can wind up being anyone, and if you don’t know where…