akimball, Author at KPEX Consulting- Sport Psychology and Mental Toughness Training

Anxiety, Anxiety, Go Away…

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by akimball

Author: Alexandra Salerno, LPC, NCC The unknown is scary. Period. One of the hardest things; is not knowing what the future holds. We don’t have a crystal ball and we can’t say exactly what is going to happen. And that – is scary. Whenever fear is present, anxiety tends to be right there with it. Anxiety is an intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about a sit...

Imposter Syndrome In Athletes

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by akimball

Author: Alexandra Salerno, LPC, NCC Do you even doubt yourself? Maybe you’ve had the thought “what am I doing?” or “do I even belong on this team?” Maybe you’ve felt guilty, shameful, embarrassed or frustrated. You might have wanted to give up because it felt easier. If you’ve experienced this raise your hand! And guess what – you’re not alone. About 70% of the general p...

Positive Attitudes Are Overrated

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by akimball

Author: Donato Fanelle, MA Is the glass half-full or half-empty? The glass has to be half-full because we want to have a positive attitude and looking at the glass as half-empty means we’re pessimistic, right? Well, it does not matter how much is in the glass because either way, you can walk over to the sink, turn on the faucet and fill that glass up to the top. I hav...

Motivational Momentum

Posted on May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 by akimball

Authors: Alexandra Salerno, LPC, NCC and Donato Fanelle, MA “If you want to achieve greatness – stop asking for permission” – Eddie Colla Feeling motivated every day is tough. Maybe we feel like we need “to earn something” in order to move forward. Or maybe we find ourselves asking permission to do what we want to do, without there being an expectation attached. With the...

Serenity Now!

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 by akimball

Author: Donato Fanelle, MA Did you know… in 1665, all universities in England were closed and students were sent home in order to avoid contact with the bubonic plague. Although he was disappointed his studies were interrupted and he was worried about the future, a young student from Trinity College used his time in isolation to explore some of his passions. Later deeme...

Body Image 101

Posted on March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 by akimball

Author: Alexandra Salerno, LPC, NCC As a performer, expectations are coming and going from teachers, fellow peers, parents, and even ourselves. Over time, it can become harder to meet these expectations. What makes unrealistic expectations? Primarily, this is due to setting our expectations higher, than what we are able to execute in the moment. Within expectations ...

Audition Tips

Posted on March 21, 2020February 18, 2022 by akimball

Author: Alexandra Salerno, LPC, NCC Auditioning can be a scary and very intimidating process, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are a few important tips that can help put your mind at ease with your audition. Details. It is important to know where, when, and what time your audition will be scheduled. Knowing these three key facts, can ease anxiety in the moment.Audition Ma...

Thriving (Not Just Surviving) Through Uncertainty

Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 by akimball

Author: Dr. Aimee Kimball No one will get through life unscathed. We will all face turmoil, stress, hardships, and challenges. This whole corona madness is one of those times, but rather than being alone, we face the challenge together. Here are some tips to navigate the uncertainty that lies ahead and how to use this time to productively better ourselves and the people aro...

Don’t Just Listen to Yourself, Talk to Yourself

Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 by akimball

Author: Donato Fanelle, MA It’s the night before the championship game. You have worked so hard all year for this opportunity, but now your mind is running wild. You think about all the reasons why you might fail and question if you are good enough to succeed. You think about how talented your opponent is and how inadequate you are. The more you listen to these negative tho...

5 Tips to Stick to Your 2020 New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 by akimball

Author: Donato Fanelle, MA Each January brings with it the excitement, potential, and opportunities of a new year. We are energized by a fresh start, and imagine the possibilities that will come when we finally start doing that thing we have been meaning to do for so long. We tell ourselves “this year I am going to have a healthier diet, exercise more often, read more books...