At some point in time, every athlete asks themselves the question, “Was that performance really an accurate reflection of my skills as an athlete” In sports, it’s easy to tie your-worth to your results. The wins, the scholarships, the stats, it’s normal to let those things affect you. Every athlete dedicates time and effort,…
Recently, the popularity of mindfulness meditation has skyrocketed. What began as an ancient practice is now a common method for improving mental health. It’s true, meditation can be transformative, and today we’ll examine three evidence-based reasons that explain how meditation reduces stress and anxiety. The first reason relates to our body’s nervous system. In…
Three Strategies to Tame Your Inner Critic Whether we like it or not, we all have an inner critic. You’re going to miss this free throw. You’re not smart enough to pass this test. You’re a bad parent. These types of thoughts can swirl around in our minds and deflate our spirits. Yet while…
Let’s talk about “mistakes”. Nobody likes them, but they are an essential part of athletics and life. Failing can be a major source of mental distraction and distress, and it’s tempting to develop the mindset of avoiding mistakes at all costs. However, the path to excellence lies in changing your relationship to failure. Failure will…
As our knowledge base grows, society is more willing to accept the impactful role that mental health plays in an athlete’s overall well-being, self-esteem, and performance. Richard Williams, Serena and Venus Williams’ father taught them that ‘sports are 70% mental’. When an athlete is struggling, it’s important to identify the mental health concern(s). Whether the…
Equinox, the luxurious fitness club, is offering a $40,000 gym membership aimed at improving members’ longevity. This large sum is equivalent to almost 70% of the average American salary, with average annual salaries sitting around $59,000. Equinox decided to partner with the lab testing platform Function Health to launch “Optimize by Equinox” which combines medical…
A Florida social worker who was employed at an online mental health platform called Brightside Health was forced to surrender her license after authorities found out that her wife was impersonating her and treating patients. Peggy A. Randolph worked for Brightside Health from January 2021 to February 2022. Her wife, Tammy Heath-Randolph had been taking…
Alison Gibson, an experienced Team USA diver, experienced every Olympian’s worst nightmare at the 2024 Paris Olympic games. During her very first dive of the competition, Gibson slammed her feet on the springboard earning her a score of 0.0. In 15 years of diving, Gibson had never done this before. She was devastated, as her…
Andrew Keefe, a psychotherapist in his mid-40s, was feeling emotionally overwhelmed by his day job working with survivors of torture. Like so many people, the stress of Keefe’s job caused him to put on some weight. Determined to improve his well-being, Keefe joined an outdoor workout class and was shocked to discover that his state…
We all remember the total chaos of the gymnastics team final in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Simone Biles, America’s sweetheart, was forced to withdraw mid-competition due to the twisties. The twisties refer to a mental block that causes a gymnast to lose their sense of space and orientation while in the air. When experiencing the…