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How NBA Coach Phil Jackson Taught His Teams Mindfulness | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network

By Phil Jackson — 2013

When Phil Jackson began coaching the Chicago Bulls—and later the Los Angeles Lakers—he says he used the Zen philosophy of mindfulness to help build both teams. See more...

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What Gives Elite Athletes the Edge? | Janne Mortensen | TEDxOdense

Do you want to develop the mind of a winner? Have you ever wondered what gives young, elite athletes the edge? How can you transform a kid into a champion? Expert in sports psychology and mental training, Janne Mortensen has coached national teams and world-class athletes, taking them to European...

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Cultivating Calm in the Chaos through Yoga with Todd Norian

Calm is needed to maintain our health. With high levels of stress over a long period of time, the body breaks down. During these turbulent times, we need to get back to the calm, still center within.

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Olympian Gracie Gold Gets Candid About Her Mental Health with Michelle Kwan | Thank You Notes

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.

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How Modern Work Pressure Distorts Our Identity | Burnout

In the first part of The National’s series Battling Burnout, Canadian author and workplace expert Rahaf Harfoush tells Andrew Chang that pressures in the modern workplace are distorting our identities by often placing success at work at the expense of mental and physical well-being.

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Cancer and Finances—Linda’s Story

Financial hardship often accompanies a cancer diagnosis. Linda shares her experiences and insights about managing questions with employment and finances that often accompany a cancer diagnosis.

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How to Enter the Flow State

Brett Weingeier: The definitive guide to getting in the zone, for athletes and non-athletes

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A Fighter’s Guide to Performance Anxiety | Stacey Copeland | TEDxRNCM

Performance anxiety can fuel our biggest successes, or cause our perceived failures; learning how to overcome the demons of self-doubt can be key to achieving our dreams. Stacey Copeland (@scopelandboxer) is an elite athlete who has represented her country in both boxing and football.

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How Endurance Athletes Are Using the Power of the Now | Ned Phillips | TEDxUWCSEA

Mind over Matter? Ned Phillips explains the idea of peak performance in what he calls ‘the power of now.

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Athletes and Mental Health: The Hidden Opponent | Victoria Garrick | TEDxUSC

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.

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The Mindful Athlete | George Mumford | Talks at Google

“Being in the Zone” or “Flow” is enhanced by the regular practice of being in the present moment, whether on or off the court. George Mumford has been teaching the NBA’s biggest stars about flow and mindfulness for years, including Michael.

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