The physical benefits of exercise such as lowered blood pressure, and reduced risk of heart failure, diabetes, and cancer are widely known and accepted. As awareness increases for mental health support, research reveals that exercise has the same positive effect on one’s mental health. Many people may question the scientific reasoning, so let’s talk…
I sat down with Mark Vives, National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion and founder of New Breed Training Center in Chicago, and his successful mentee Devin Dallaire. Both Devin and Mark are highly successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes who speak on critical components of coach-athlete dynamics as well as what it takes to succeed at an elite level. …
Since the 1950s, female students have surpassed their male peers at increasingly unprecedented levels in the classroom. This is displayed throughout all levels of education but is most detrimental in college as women now significantly outnumber males. Tutoring companies are seeing a massive uptick in parents seeking services for middle-school-aged boys lacking personal organization skills…
High-quality friendships can have lasting effects on your mental and physical health as well as your behaviors. Studies show that people with high-quality friendships tend to live longer and exercise 9% more frequently. These people also have a reduced risk of depression by 17% and are 19% less likely to have a stroke. “High-quality…
People often think of happiness as something that just is there, or isn’t. However, happiness requires awareness, and practice throughout the entirety of our lives. Here are some strategies to think about when looking for joy in your life. What Does Happiness Look Like For You Reflect and discover more about your happiness to…
Most people have regrets as they enter old age. You must try to honor some of your lifelong dreams along the way before it’s too late. It’s easy to become wrapped up in the day-to-day and forget about the blessings and opportunities that quality health brings you. The best way to ensure you don’t fall…
I sat down with the founder of charity Generation Next Robert Jones Black, as well as Duke collegiate athlete Pheobe Brinker and Taylor Roberts, Florida collegiate athlete, to discuss mental health for golf athletes. Generation Next Project’s mission is to provide mental health awareness and support for young golfers. As the expert Clinical Psychologist…
As a former Division One basketball player I have played for nearly 50 different coaches in my life. The most consistently clear distinction is that good coaches lift up, inspire, and motivate while bad coaches bring down, discourage, and instill self-doubt in their athletes. The problem here is that nearly all coaches would place themselves…
In today’s world, youth athletes are facing unparalleled levels of pressure from themselves, their parents, and their coaches. As the competition continues to grow stronger, the demands of perfection placed upon athletes begin earlier. As a former collegiate athlete at Colgate University and current psychology graduate student, I can attest to the magnitude of influence…
Eating should be a thoughtful process that takes roughly 30 minutes for each meal. This pace allows you to relax, enjoy, and sense how both your mind and body feel before, during, and after eating. Many people use an eating/emotional log to track and gauge the patterns of their eating as well as how it…