When doubt and worry interfere with performance and the athlete cannot perform at his/her best this is sometimes known as performance anxiety. Others might simply call it choking. The following...
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Male Athletes and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is currently a disorder in which a person is preoccupied with a real or imagined defect in their appearance. The...
Very few people are taught HOW to be happy or to build on their strengths. And most people think of psychology as looking at and addressing problems. These two notions keep some athletes from seeking...
I recently gave a talk to a group of athletes (ages 18-24) about meditation and sport. There questions were good and probably similar to questions that most people have when they first hear...
Two Sets of Oars, Four iPods, 300 Hundred Chocolate Bars By Katie Spotz In 2010, I set off with two sets of oars, four iPods, three hundred chocolate bars, and a lot of determination to row solo...
I swim for many reasons but none more important than the constant reminder to 'stay in my own lane' --Brene Brown Brene Brown is not widely known for her swimming. Instead, she is well known for her...