By Linda Flanagan — 2019
When high-school sports replicate the training methods and intensity seen at the college level, players feel the toll.
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A calm mind and even temper can help make peace with life’s difficulties.
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Because they know how to help you cope under pressure.
One trait of highly successful people is having a positive outlook on life, always moving forward, always learning – especially when it’s hard. We’re not typically grateful for the “worst” things in our lives. If we want to have a growth mindset, we should be.
The reality is not that they think differently. It’s that they don’t think. It’s the absence of thought. It’s the absence of cognition. It’s the absence of emotion. That really is the advantage.
Athletes and teams looking for an extra edge are turning to mindfulness and mental-skills training to improve performance and well-being.
“There will be a struggle between the mind and body, between attending to the physical injury and maintaining identity by continuing to train.”
Children are under increasing pressure. Investing in their mental wellbeing could could help them now and in the future.
There’s a growing understanding—and resources—to allow us to take control of our minds and of our own well-being.
Research suggests that practicing gratitude, forgiveness, mindfulness, and self-compassion may improve our sleep during stressful times.
No amount of meditation will allow me to unhear the sickening thud of my toddler’s head as it made impact with the edge of our wooden coffee table.