Try to create a sleep routine, sleep under 70 degrees, and keep your bedroom as dark as possible.
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The Importance of Taking the First Step with Macauley Bailey
Start small and work your way up!
Three Tools For Your Mental Health Arsenal with Team USA Bobsled Athlete Elliot Markuson
Remind yourself that every bad situation will pass, look at things from a different perspective, and do one small thing to make a positive change. The positivity will snowball!
Finding the Gold Lining with Paralympian Jenny Sichel
When something goes wrong, look for the gold lining and the positive that will (eventually) come from the situation.
Three Self-Care Tips With Team USA Track & Field Athlete Kendra Chambers
Yoga, eating favorite foods, and journaling.
Talking Through Your Struggles With Professional Sprinter Matthew Boling
Speak to a sports psychologist about anything that’s stressing me out and make a race plan for upcoming events. Talking to someone helps!
Taking A Day Off with Team USA Track and Field Heptathlete & Team USA Bobsledder Jestena Mattson
If you need a day off to reset, communicate with your coaches and do what you need to do.
Checking In On Others with Arizona State University Football Player Adama Fall
Check in on your friends, colleagues, and community. Mental health does not discriminate!
The Importance Of Finding A Therapist with Olympian Kendall Ellis
Having a professional to give me resources to handle my anxiety has been helpful! Find someone to talk to. You don’t have to carry the load alone.
A Stress-Reducing Technique w/ Former Team USA Track & Field Athlete Casey Zeller
Tapping and doing a body scan for anxiety in the body. Accept the feeling in your body and move on.
Become Your Own Mental Health Advocate w/ Olympian Sylvia Hoffman
Take care of yourself mentally and physically. Take a moment to check in with yourself each day.
Disconnect to Reconnect with Pro Tennis Player Ingrid Neel
Turn off your phone! Disconnect and be fully present in what you are doing.
The Importance of Self-Discovery with Olympian Manteo Mitchell
Take time to be yourself and find what makes you, you outside of sport.
Tips to Practice Mindfulness with Collegiate Athlete Jillian Martinez
Grounding and breathing excercises for a minute to calm down. Also focusing on breathing while stretching.
Positively Shifting Your Mindset with former USWNT Soccer Player Shannon Boxx
Don’t get overwhelmed by the big picture – break things down into small steps. Give yourself grace and try your best again tomorrow.
The Importance of Asking for a Mental Health Break with Long Jump Legend Norris Frederick
If you need to take a break, don’t hesistate to ask or speak up. Take your mental health seriously!