If you’ve ever caught a rerun of the 1980s sitcom Designing Women, you may be familiar with Julia Sugarbaker’s epic takedowns. No matter what was happening in the episode, this character was laser-focused and whip-smart. She had a comeback for…
It’s easy to see how our mental health can impact our exercise routines. After all, if we’re feeling anxious or blue, we’re less likely to want to jump out of bed for a workout. But what about exercise for mental…
In the world of high-performers, the concept of “slow” can be a foreign one. When we’re used to simply getting things done, it can be difficult to think about taking a break. In fact, it might be objectively harder to…
Living in an “unprecedented time” hasn’t changed the day-to-day reality for most of us. We need to go to work, we need to put food on the table, pay bills, and handle our personal obligations. There are family and friends…
Our American culture tends to prize success above all things. And the usual definition of “success” sparks visions of the always-moving person – high-powered executives, elite athletes, and hustling small business owners. By contrast, the idea of rest or stillness…
When it comes to athletes, we talk quite a bit about the concept of “mental toughness” – the idea that without a hearty attitude and our fair share of fortitude, our physical skills can only carry us so far in…
You’re a high-performance person. You have plenty of things on your plate to keep you busy – and most days, you feel like you’ve got it together. But the more successful you become, the busier you get. And sometimes, you…
Our world moves quickly. Really quickly. Thanks to smartphones and social media, we’re always online and always connected. So while athletes have always had a unique need for shutting out distractions and focusing on the present moment, it’s even more…
For some of us, body weight is something we think about on the scale at the doctor’s office, wiggling into our favorite jeans, or putting on a fancy outfit for a special occasion. Our weight-loss-saturated media landscape makes the topic…
It’s no secret that participation in athletics can be great for both kids and adults. Sports can build self-esteem, keep you in physical shape, and create a sense of community and teamwork. But it can also be a high-pressure environment…