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...
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Mental Toughness
Imposter Syndrome In Athletes
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...
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Serenity Now!
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...
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Thriving (Not Just Surviving) Through Uncertainty
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...
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Don’t Just Listen to Yourself, Talk to Yourself
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...
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5 Tips to Stick to Your 2020 New Year’s Resolution
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...
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Keep Your Composure: Recognize, Reset, Refocus, Respond
Author: Donato Fanelle, MA
Sports can be an emotional roller coaster, so it’s important for athletes to be able to maintain composure while they compete. Lack of emotion isn’t always the answer, as many athletes need some emotions to perform their best, put in the effort, and maintain their best focus. On the other hand, playing with too much emotion can cause athletes to l...
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Face Your Fears: How to Handle Failure
Author: Alexandra Salerno, LPC, NCC
Imagine you’re minutes away from giving one of the most
important speeches of your career. You’ve prepared for this moment for months;
reviewing and revising your thoughts, clarifying talking points, rehearsing out
loud, and memorizing your lines. All of a sudden, a moment of dread hits and
you think to yourself, “what if I mess up?”
...
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The Best Time to Repair a Roof: Misconceptions about Mental Toughness and Mental Health
Author: Donato Fanelle, M.A.
It’s usually when a storm hits and the water begins to leak through the ceiling that we notice our roof needs to be repaired. The roof provides protection from the storm, so it needs to be fixed – but it could be dangerous to climb up there to fix it in the midst of howling winds, treacherous rains, and booming cracks of lightning. It would be ...
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Goal Setting: A Tool to Help You Achieve Your 2019-2020 Goals!
Author: Sarah Swenson, M.S.
Do you ever set a goal for yourself, but you have no idea what the steps should be in order to achieve the goal? Or do you ever have a large list of things to do, but you just aren’t sure what to tackle first? With the start of a new school year for students, parents, teachers, and other performers, there is an opportunity to set goals for onesel...
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