The Mind Body Connection
Guest author, Tatiana Ambursley, reflects on her earliest experiences with performance anxiety. She explores the power of the mind-body connection and shares additional tups for overcoming anxiety.
Tip of The Month: Cultivate a Mindset that Reflects Your Unique Journey
In the Starter Kit, we introduce you to the core principles to begin your journey of embracing your pace. Phrases like “be present,” “run your race,” “trust your timing,” “honor your journey,” and “celebrate progress” are inspiring, but how can you put them into practice? Today, we will share practical strategies to help you cultivate a mindset that reflects your unique journey and supports your personal growth.
The Power of Connection: Why Our Relationships Matter for Mental Health
“By investing in our relationships, we can create a support system that will be there for us – and others around us – when we need it most. If we can embrace a culture of connection and be kind and respectful to others, we can create a more empathetic and resilient society.”
Our newest Guest Post on the EYP Blog by @kindredcollectiveofficial features tips on how to build quality relationships and community to improve our overall well-being.
May 6st, Tip of The Week: Pay Attention To Your Mental Health.
It’s mental health awareness month and the theme this year is “Where to Start”. Well, a great place to start is by doing a mental health check-in to see what your needs are. Download the worksheet below for your mental health self-assessment.
April 8th, Tip of The Week: Be Flexible
Dreams require goals. Goals require planning. Planning requires intention and execution. However, we all know that life can throw us curve balls. So, let me ask you this. Do your plans make allowances for the barriers you may encounter along the way? Do they provide the flexibility that you will need to overcome these barriers?
March 25th, Tip of The Week: Take Ownership Of Your Process To Reach Your Goals.
Having the support of others when we are working to achieve our goals is crucial. Coaches, teachers, mentors, employers and others can help us get to our destination. However, others’ support and guidance won’t make a difference if we are not actively engaged in the pursuit of our goals. ….
Whether you are looking to be promoted, trying to improve a skill, training for a big competition, or striving to be the best parent you can be, taking ownership of your journey is the key to success.
Go Easy on Yourself: Setting Realistic Expectations as an Athlete
Guest Author: Sarah Gariba, BSN, RN Hey athletes! Whether you’re a hardcore competitor or just an enthusiastic weekend warrior like I’ve become, it’s common to put tons of pressure on yourself to perform at higher and higher levels. But what happens when our bodies and minds hit limitations that prevent us from reaching our lofty […]
March 11th Tip of the Week: Setting Loving Limits with Your Coach.Tips for Athletes
Hey athletes! Do you ever feel pressured by a coach to keep playing through pain, compete when you’re exhausted, or repeatedly attempt a skill that scares you? As someone who struggled with people pleasing, setting healthy boundaries used to be a VERY stressful topic. I didn’t want to seem difficult or offend anyone. After leaving the athletic world and venturing
into the medical field I’ve learned the hard way how vital emotional intelligence is for upholding your personal boundaries while still being coachable.
February 26th Tip of the Week: Get to Know Who You Are.
Who are you? I’ve asked this question to many of my clients and more often than not, they are unable to answer the question. This question is often met with a loud sigh “ouffff” and “sheesh Karelle that was deep”. They are right, it is a tough and thought provoking question that I don’t believe we spend enough time reflecting on…