By Amy Chillag — 2017
Play is essential to our health
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Osaka’s mental health challenges are nothing new in her isolating sport. What is new is the acceptance she’ll face—and the paths back—if she takes a prolonged break.
In the past few weeks, my journey took an unexpected path but one that has taught me so much and helped me grow. I learned a couple of key lessons.
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By withdrawing from competition citing concerns over her mental health, Biles showed that resisting expectations can be more powerful than persisting through them.
No one can reduce mistakes to zero, but you can learn to harness your drive to prevent them and channel it into better decision-making. Use these tips to become a more effective worrier.
Moving your body is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your mind.