Mental Focus
5 Science-Based Supported Ways to Decrease your Stress Levels
Stress has become so ingrained into daily life that it often goes unchecked. The more you encounter and experience stressful situations, the less you notice them. Instead, they unconsciously blend [...]
6 Books Every Athlete Should Read this Summer
President Harry Truman once said, "Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers." Reading connotes learning. Learning is the basis for transformational growth. Reading gives us access to [...]
Why is Mindset Development so Important for Youth Athletes?
“It’s not the load that weighs you down, it’s HOW you carry it.” - Lou Holtz I remember as a teenager, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of school and the [...]
Managing Pressure & Strength in Sports
“It’s not the load that weighs you down, it’s HOW you carry it.” - Lou Holtz I remember as a teenager, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of school and the [...]
Under Pressure
They say diamonds last forever — and that may not be too far from the truth. Look no farther than this highly prized non-metal for an excellent example of resilience under [...]
Did You Get Better?
When you are pursuing your athletic goals/dreams, there are many questions you will ask yourself. "Why did I do that?" "Where should I go to school?" "Did coach see me [...]
Journaling for Mental Health
When you were a teenager, you might have kept a diary at your bedside to record your thoughts. Something personal that allowed you to delve deep into your emotions at [...]
Mental Strategies to Help You Make 2022 The Year You Finally Succeed
Every January the same thing happens for many people - they make New Year resolutions, and many of them have to do with weight loss or fitness. The first week [...]
How Self Talk Can Help Athletes
“You can do this.” Back in 1880, researchers took an interest in understanding the nature and function of inner dialogue. Psychologist, Lev Vygotsky, suggested that internal dialogue becomes the medium [...]
What is ‘Mental Health’?
One definition of mental health is "our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices."