When I ask new clients about their goals, I often hear, “I want to be successful and happy.” That response begs the question: How do you define success? Guess what happens next? Many people pause. They do not know what to say. I find this curious, and quite honestly, a little sad. They spend so […]
As parents, it is natural to want to see our children succeed. We cheer for them, we encourage them and do everything we can to give them opportunities to pursue and achieve their dreams. So, when our kids get disappointed, frustrated, or struggle in some way, our natural response is to step in and make […]
Without fail, every week I get calls indicating, ‘I have anxiety’ or ‘My son has anxiety’ or ‘My daughter has had anxiety since she was in elementary school.’ Anxiety has become a defining struggle of our generation. And, without a doubt, we are conditioned to believe anxiety means something is wrong with us. We are […]
My mistakes and how I learned to handle it As a safety in women’s professional tackle football, everyone noticed when I missed a tackle. Unlike a lineman who might make a mistake that only a handful of people recognize, my mistakes were public. If I took a poor angle, overcommitted, or missed an open-field tackle, […]
I am sick and tired of hearing from Big Pharma about the latest miracle pill to help you. Now, we even have a drug to help your depression pill work better. Shouldn’t that have been a clue? Your depression pill is NOT WORKING!! Rarely do I turn on the tv since all I see are […]
One of the most common culprits to anxiety in sports (well nearly anything) is overthinking. It kills action. Ever stayed up late until the wee hours of the night replaying your mistake over and over? This obsessive thinking locks on to the blunder by ‘what if’ing‘ what you could have done different. Negative feelings of […]
Participation in organized sports can lead to brain damage. Participation also provides incredible physical benefits and the development of mental toughness and life skills. But, is possible brain damage worth the risk? Despite the benefits, some sports represents a threat to the brain and the mental health of our children. According to the Amen Clinics, […]
“We have to admit what we are doing is not working.“ I heard that statement at a symposium on eating disorders from Emmett Bishop, medical doctor and a specialist who has been treating and working in the eating disorder field for over 25 years. He is correct. The eating disorder stats and personal stories confirm […]
What is different about the best coaches? What coaching tools do these legends use to connect to their athletes and consistently deliver champions – even in different locations, with a different group of athletes, and against different competitors? Yes, think Phil Jackson, Tara Vanderveer, Janine Tucker, and Jack Clark who has won a combined total […]
Eat five to six small meals every two and a half to three hours Start your day with a lean protein and complex carbohydrate (veggie) Drink two to three liters of water per day Avoid alcohol, saturated and trans fats, and over-processed, refined, & enriched foods (common in most breads, crackers, cereals) Avoid sugar-filled colas, […]
