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 […]
Grit and Behavior Change
I came across an interesting “megaanalysis” (https://www.pnas.org/content/116/47/23499) which examined data from over 10,000 cadets at the US Military Academy at West Point. When analyzing data on cognitive ability, physical ability, and grit, the researchers found a few interesting things. According to the research article, on arrival at West Point each cadet goes through a 6-week initiation […]
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