By Camonghne Felix — 2021
“I should have quit way before Tokyo.”
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CLEAR ALL
Once you begin meditating daily, life as you knew it will begin to take on some interesting twists and turns.
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We all know that unmanaged stress can be destructive. But are there positive sides to stress as well?
Think about the last time where you were engaged in an activity and you simply lost track of time. You were focused like a ninja, you felt amazing and it seemed as if there was nothing else on this planet besides you and your activity.
We can’t think of many more pressure-filled moments in sports than being an Olympic athlete on the starting line. To be ready to perform at the highest level, and deal with the inevitable nerves, each athlete has to find his perfect pre-competition routine.
Athletes and teams looking for an extra edge are turning to mindfulness and mental-skills training to improve performance and well-being.
“There will be a struggle between the mind and body, between attending to the physical injury and maintaining identity by continuing to train.”
Through the practice of meditation, there are certain changes that happen in the mind. One of the most important changes is that you become master of your mind.
During the global pandemic and racialized unrest, we all need pathways to calm, clarity and openheartedness. While it’s natural to feel fear during times of great collective crises, our challenge is that fear easily takes over our lives.
Dr. Richard Davidson explains that well-being is a skill that can be practiced and strengthened.
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