Below are the best resources we could find on Performance Pressure and emotional health and well being.
CLEAR ALL
The issue of mental health in college students, specifically college student-athletes, is stigmatized and neglected. According to a 2011 study by the National College Athletic Association, 30% of about 200,000 student-athletes reported feeling depressed.
“I should have quit way before Tokyo.”
1
Michelle Kwan may be one of the best figure skaters of all time, but it’s her incredible resolve that made her such an inspiration to fellow skater Gracie Gold. In this video, Gracie tells Michelle: “You once estimated that you’ve fallen 131,000 times in your skating career.
It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you down. It’s the pebble in your shoe.
2
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.
She looked for all the world like a woman who could not be cowed. And then just when her many detractors thought she was out for good, she pulled herself back in.
Through the size of her platform, however, and her decision to choose well-being over pursuit of a Grand Slam title, Osaka offers the promise of bringing mental health awareness—both inside and outside of sports—to an entirely new level.
Since she first beat her childhood idol Serena Williams, being in the spotlight thrust her into depression. She just quit the French Open citing concerns over her mental health. This is the story of Naomi Osaka.
Founders too often ignore the mental toll the pressure to succeed takes—and that hurts companies. Here are three ways to foster a culture of emotional wellness.
Join Olympic champion Simone Biles as she discusses “Courage to Soar,” co-written with journalist Michelle Burford, that chronicles Biles’ inspirational path to success. Biles is the most decorated U.S. women’s gymnast ever with 19 World/Olympic medals.
To continue customizing your FindCenter experience, create an account. It’s free!
Create an account to discover wisdom, save your favorite content, and connect with teachers and seekers.
IT’S FREE
If you already have an account, please log in.
It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you down. It’s the pebble in your shoe.
