Mental Health in Sports: Lessons from Olympic Athletes
As the world turns its gaze to the grand spectacle of the Olympics, we marvel at the physical prowess, dedication, and achievements of athletes from around the globe. However, behind the scenes of every record-breaking performance and dazzling display of skill lies a crucial element that is increasingly coming to the forefront: mental health. The […]
Breaking Free from the Fear of Disappointing Others: Finding Confidence in Your True Self
Have you ever felt that nagging worry about letting someone down? It’s a common fear, and ironically, the more we worry about disappointing others, the more likely we are to end up doing just that. Let’s take a closer look at this. First, it’s important to recognize that everyone’s emotions are equally valuable—yours included. When […]
When doing what you love starts to feel like work, or better yet becomes your job!
Isn’t that what we all want? As the famous quote from Mark Twain: “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” I thought of this topic as I was working with athletes who have reached the professional league. All the years of hard work and […]
The Story of Scrooge Can Teach Us About Psychological Growth
The story of Scrooge, famously told in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” is a timeless tale that resonates across various aspects of human experience and has enduring lessons for us as humans, as we learn from our past, practice in our present, to create our future. Here are some key themes and lessons that can […]
Minding Your Heart
Originally published January 28, 2015; edited slightly for posting here. https://view.publitas.com/gulfstream-communications/go-red-for-women/page/1 Most everyone knows they should heed their doctors’ advice, including eating healthily, being physically active., and avoiding use or abuse of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Many also understand that managing stress is beneficial for heart health. The word stress is often used to describe […]
Be the Sun
Be the Sun The sun rises and setsEvery dayAs the sun rises, we riseAs the sun sets, we reset The in-between the rise and the setAnd in-between the set and the riseAre equally important Each is an opportunityTo createTo improveTo restoreTo pursueAnd to beBeBe in yourselfBe in the momentBe Nurturing full awarenessEvery twitch of a […]
