Source: Men’s Fitness, Lakshan Weeraratne
The end of a sports career can feel less like retirement than the loss of an identity. Psychology explains why and how athletes rebuild after it.
Audience: Student-Athletes
How to build mental fitness for exercise
Source: Mayo Clinic Press
How do we work on our mental fitness with the same dedication we bring to our physical fitness?
Spain’s Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the World Cup—but just four years ago, he was in therapy and stuck in a ‘bottomless pit’
Source: Fortune, Emma Burleigh
He’s being hailed as the hero of Spain‘s triumph—but just four years ago, he found himself in the biggest career rut of his life.
The Impact of Athletic Success: Navigating the Long Game
Source: Psychology Today, Alice E. Schluger Ph.D.
Elite athletes face many challeges to acheive and maintain long-term success.
Equal access to sports for every body
Source: Guardian Life
Maria Velat believes that every athlete, no matter their ability, deserves to be counted as part of the team.
“Definitely Have Blacked Out”: Suni Lee Reveals the Brutal Reality Behind Competing Under Olympic Pressure
Source: Essentially Sports, Maleeha Shakeel
Suni Lee reveals the harsh truth about her pressure-filled Olympic moments.
As more athletes speak openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a minority of fans are weaponizing it.
Source: The Conversation, Scott Parrott
Though Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran received widespread support after revealing a suicide attempt, he’s also weathered taunts from fans.
NFL Player Kendall Williamson’s #1 Mental Health Tip
Choosing gratitude can help shift our focus and remind us to celebrate the small wins, stay grounded through setbacks, and remember that one bad day doesn’t define who we are.