From 2000 to 2004 (late in my athletic career), my team had to play the same powerhouse team in the finals. And for four years straight, we LOST. In 2005, we entered the finals optimistically: “It’s going to be our year!” we proclaimed. But our […]
Read More“My coach doesn’t believe in me.” “I got a lousy start.” “My opponent trash talked me.” These are typical reasons athletes give for their misery when the going gets tough. The truth? These athletes are using distractions as an excuse to wallow in fear and […]
Read MoreThe Ultimate Mental Skill The only thing between mogul skier Jennifer Heil and the first gold medal on Canadian soil was Hannah Kearney. Heil skiied brilliantly, making Canada proud, but Kearney was just a wee bit better. Kearney’s edge? She DECIDED to win gold. “I […]
Read More“Lisa I had a really terrible tennis match today. We went early and had a good warmup. We also had a good game plan. We were winning 5 games to 2 and on match point I hit a smash out of bounds. Then I hit […]
Read MoreLow self esteem days are as confusing as they are frustrating. This article reveals the true cause of low self esteem and how to cure it by accepting yourself unconditionally.
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