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Impostor Syndrome: Signs, Consequences, and How to Combat it
Imposter syndrome, characterized by perfectionism, worrying about failure, comparing yourself to others, and feeling like your achievements are due to luck, can be normal in small doses.
Why Do Athletes Drop Out Of Sports So Frequently?
Dropout rates are increasing amongst athletes in team sports. While there may be some explanations that are less worrying, like kids wanting to try new hobbies as they go through adolescence, others are more under the control of parents, coaches, and even the athletes themselves.
Emotional Intelligence: The RULER Approach
Why is emotional intelligence important for athletes? It leads to emotional regulation. We all know an athlete who is able to more efficiently emotionally regulate themselves are poised to perform better. Here is how you get started...
Self-talk Tip: Reciprocal Inhibition
Reciprocal inhibition is the concept where one set of responses does not allow a different set. In your body, this could be easily explained through muscles. When you perform a bicep curl, the triceps relax as a result of the biceps contracting. Both cannot contract at once.
John Wooden’s 8 Rules for Success
John Wooden retired becoming the winningest coach in NCAA Men’s College Basketball history, having won 10 NCAA national championships from 1948 till 1975. He coached arguably the two best players in men’s college basketball history...
Don’t let me down: how to get over a fear of disappointing others
“I’m not mad; I’m disappointed.” This is one of the most devastating things you could hear from someone you love. Disappointment is somehow worse than outright anger. If someone is disappointed, it means they believe in you. And when you fail to live up to that standard, you’