3 Things To Remember Before Your First Therapy Session
You’ve found a therapist, you’ve booked an appointment, and you are now waiting in the lobby to be called into your first therapy session with them. This situation may be a bit overwhelming and scary for some people, especially if this is your first time seeing a therapist. Here are 3 things to remember about […]
Tips For Parenting A Child With An Eating Disorder
When a parent discovers that their child has an eating disorder, they may begin to feel confusion, failure, helplessness, or even anger. Regardless of what parents feel, it is important to remember that the child is the one struggling with this life-threatening issue and it is up to the parent to give them the support […]
Tips For Athletes To Perform Well Under Pressure
Pressure in sports is a very common thing to experience. When people can’t control this pressure or move past it, it often gets in the way of their athletic performance and potential success level. Sometimes this feels like life or death scenarios in which the athlete either delivers what is expected or suffers extreme consequences. […]
The Effects of Negative Body Image and How To Help
Body image is based off of two components: the mental picture of one’s physical body and one’s attitude towards their physical body. It is within the second portion that negative emotions tend to rise in some people. Social factors, man-made creations, such as culture and the media majorly affect the way that we think about […]
How To Avoid Athletic Burnout And Achieve Expectations
Have you ever felt completely drained and unmotivated, frustrated by your “lack of improvement”, or as though you’ve lost your passion? Have you ever felt like you haven’t lived up to expectations? If you answered yes to any of those questions then it is quite likely that you experienced what is referred to as athletic […]
5 Ways Athletes Can Benefit From Sports Psychology
When training for a sport, athletes usually spend time working out their bodies for the best performance possible. Did you know you could also do this for your mind? You can “work out” your mind and strengthen it for the best performance through the practice of Sports Psychology. This practice has been gaining steady interest […]
What Is Sport Psychology ? How Can It Benefit Us?
Sport Psychology is one of the quickest growing fields in regard to both athletic and everyday life performance. However, the psychology of performance and the development of the mental game is still one of the most overlooked aspects of performance. Individuals spend countless amounts of hours on developing the physical aspect of performing, however, the […]
Improving Your Mindset!
The best mindset to have is one of a positive outlook, optimism, gratitude, content, and overall satisfaction with what you are doing. The best way to improve mindset daily is to begin every morning by recalling 3 things that you are grateful for. Additionally, every morning goals should be set for the remainder of the […]
Exploring Fixed VS Growth Mindset
A fixed mindset restrains an individual from growth and development. Someone who has a fixed mindset oftentimes looks like a failure as the limit to their abilities, they see things as black and white ( I am either good or not), they give up when frustrated, and see their potential as something that has been […]
The Effects Of A Negative Mindset And How To Deal With It
A negative mindset is one of the most dangerous things someone can have. Constant negative thoughts do not allow an individual to build confidence, resiliency, and positive self-esteem. The brain is the most powerful tool that we have, therefore, holding the power of turning thought into reality. The negative mindset will distract from realism and it […]
