October 30th, Tip Of The Week: Set “SMART” goals
Goal setting is something we do in our day to day lives whether we realize it or not. Some goals might be smaller than others like getting a load of laundry done, while some may be larger, like losing 10 pounds. Either way, goals should meet certain criteria – they should be “SMART”. SMART stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely.
October 16th, Tip Of The Week: Check-in, Reassess and Regroup.
Last time you created a goal/challenge for the month of October. You are now about half-way through the month. It’s time to check-in with yourself to see if you’re on track or if you need to make some adjustments.
October 2nd, Tip Of The Week: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone And Challenge Yourself.
A lot of us want to learn, grow and evolve. But how willing are you to leave your comfort zone to get there?
September 18th, Tip Of The Week: Get Ready for Winter.
Most of us have probably started to notice a small shift in weather. Temperature is dropping, days are slowly getting shorter and the leaves are changing colors. Although Fall can come with so much beauty, it can also be a reminder that winter is just around the corner. For some winter means snow, skiing and skating and for others it may mean their moods are going to shift.
August 21st, Tip of The Week: Build your Self- Confidence
Confidence is so important to who we are and what we do. Being more confident means that we trust ourselves more which reduces our imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Here are a few things you can do to remind yourself that you are an amazing individual.
August 7th, Tip of The Week: Build Community and Connection pt 2.
So, you took the time to reflect on what connection means to you and how you seek connection. Today, you will learn a handful of strategies that can help you increase your sense of connection to others.
Training and Competing Through Pain and Injuries: Act of Courage or Skewed Perceptions?
Historically, it appears that when an athlete experiences an injury, regardless of their level of performance, the attention is automatically focused on the physical and visible aspect of the injury. It appears that little attention is paid to the psychological experience encompassing student-athletes internal thoughts and feelings. Tracey (2003) pointed out that when recovering from an injury, both men and women collegiate student-athletes experience various emotions, such as anxiety, fear, confusion, and even anger.
July 24th, Tip Of The Week: Build Community and Connection.
Feeling like we belong and are connected to others is important. This is why today, you will reflect on what connection looks like to you.
July 10th, Tip Of The Week: Take Your Time To Properly Reset After A Break.
Transitioning back to your usual schedule after taking some time off, whether it be for a vacation or other reasons, can be challenging. Today, you will learn strategies to help you get back on track.