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With Her Candor, Osaka Adds to Conversation About Mental Health

By Alan Blinder — 2021

In making herself vulnerable, Naomi Osaka joined other noteworthy athletes in pushing a once-taboo subject into the open.

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The Brain: Why Athletes Are Geniuses

Neuroscientists have found several ways in which the brains of top-notch athletes seem to function better than those of regular folks.

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Carl Zimmer
2010
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Manipulating the Paradox of Perfectionism: Promoting Healthy Perfectionism in Sport

Elite athletes are known for their exceptional physiology. Arguably, their superior strength, power, endurance and biomechanics all play a key role in enabling their success.

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Justine Anthony
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Self-Discipline in Eating and Exercising

No one can force you to eat right and exercise, so you must use self-discipline to get up off the couch and throw away that bag of chips.

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Rob Harris
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How to Set Realistic Fitness Goals You’ll Actually Achieve, According to Top Trainers

Fitness goals are important on several counts. They hold us accountable, expand our definition of possible, and encourage us to push through temporary discomfort for longer-lasting change. But figuring out how to set fitness goals you’ll actually want to attain can be part art, part science.

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Jenny McCoy
2019
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5 Things That Stop You from Achieving Your Goals and How to Overcome Them

You are just a few small adjustments away from achieving your goals.

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Christel Price
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Fit for Happiness

Get fit, feel happy. Or is it the other way around?

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Paula Felps
2014
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The Power of Positive Self-Talk

The line between failure and success can come down to something as simple as self-talk. Powerful and positive self-talk can change your entire mindset, which can affect your actions.

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Teri Karjala
2020
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What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and How Does It Work?

Whether you’re seeking help for a diagnosed mental health condition or just looking for some extra support, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)—which is based on the idea that our thoughts shape our reality and behavior—might be exactly what’s needed.

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Molly Burford
2019
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Patience Is a Superpower

In low seasons, while you sit in the waiting room of life, patience is a superpower. But by adopting these seven mindsets, you can run circles around life’s challenges.

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Michael Pietrzak
2020
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How to Strengthen Your Inner Resolve with Yoga Nidra

All you need to do is focus your mind, connect to your most heartfelt desires, and channel the divine energy within.

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Kelly McGonigal
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