More and more people are seeking psychotherapy to improve their challenges with mental health issues. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, nearly half of American households say at least one member of the family has sought mental health treatment in the past year. However, there are still tens of millions of people who need […]
Regulating Your Nervous System
As athletes, we dedicate lots of time to developing and training our muscles, depending on our goals. What if there is another part of the body to train is not a muscle at all, but instead an aspect of our nervous system? What we do, say, and feel is largely dictated by our nervous system. […]
Redefining Mental Toughness
We love seeing athletes persevere through anything because of their persistent desire to win. Without revealing any signs of weakness, they get through injuries, losses, and grueling workouts. This level of mental toughness is highly regarded in sports; however, this can seem like a total contradiction to mental health, where we also want athletes to be […]
Is Perfectionism Getting in the Way of Your Happiness and Performance?
Perfectionism is defined as the “refusal to accept any standard short of perfection.” It is a personality disposition that may pervade all areas of one’s life, including those where performance plays a major role. Thus, it is no surprise that perfectionism is a common characteristic of competitive athletes. While this intention of wanting to do […]
