By USAHockey.com — 2015
Being on the bench shouldn’t be seen as a punishment. Instead, coaches and parents need to help players recognize their critical role in the success of a team even from the sidelines.
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A calm mind and even temper can help make peace with life’s difficulties.
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Because they know how to help you cope under pressure.
One trait of highly successful people is having a positive outlook on life, always moving forward, always learning – especially when it’s hard. We’re not typically grateful for the “worst” things in our lives. If we want to have a growth mindset, we should be.
The reality is not that they think differently. It’s that they don’t think. It’s the absence of thought. It’s the absence of cognition. It’s the absence of emotion. That really is the advantage.
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.”
There’s a growing understanding—and resources—to allow us to take control of our minds and of our own well-being.
No amount of meditation will allow me to unhear the sickening thud of my toddler’s head as it made impact with the edge of our wooden coffee table.
Want to grow your well-being? Here are the skills you need.
Conscious parenting is a term used by various psychologists (and others) to describe a style of parenting that usually focuses more on the parent and how mindfulness can drive parenting choices.