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Solution for Self-Critical Perfectionism in Sports

2015

Can’t let go of mistakes you’ve done in practice or competition? Too self-critical or analytical? Discover the mental toughness solution to this mental virus that is harmful for your performance in sports!

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Deep Breathing as a Coping Skill | Athletes Connected

Former University of Michigan football player Will Heininger shares a 10-second breath coping skill he uses during times of anxiety and overwhelming opportunity. This is a skill many high-level athletes use to improve their performance and everyday living.

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2017
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Simone Biles Opens Up on Taking Anti-Anxiety Medication

In Good Morning America interview, Simone Biles talks about her anxiety issues.

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Simone Biles
2018
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A Fighter’s Guide to Performance Anxiety | Stacey Copeland | TEDxRNCM

Performance anxiety can fuel our biggest successes, or cause our perceived failures; learning how to overcome the demons of self-doubt can be key to achieving our dreams. Stacey Copeland (@scopelandboxer) is an elite athlete who has represented her country in both boxing and football.

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2017
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Michael Phelps Opens Up About Struggles with Anxiety | TODAY

Legendary Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps sat down with Megyn Kelly on Megyn Kelly TODAY to talk about his retirement from the sport, his growing family and his past struggles with anxiety and depression, chronicled in the new documentary “Angst.

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Michael Phelps
2017
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Recovering from an Eating Disorder as an Athlete

Kamila Tan, a beach volleyball player, shares her experience of being an athlete with an eating disorder and how the Eating Disorders Treatment and Research Program at UC San Diego helped her recover and return to her sport.

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2019
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Anger Management in Youth Sports

This online coaching clinic host by Youth Football Coaches Association examines the cause and effects of dealing with anger management in youth sports.

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2009
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What too Much Exercise Does to Your Body and Brain

If working out is good for you, then working out more can only be better for you, right? Not quite. Too many trips to the gym or cardio sessions could actually undo all of those gains you’ve been working towards.

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2018
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Painkillers in the NFL: Kyle Turley on Playing Numb

More than 1,000 former NFL players are addicted to painkillers. Many are without health insurance, or any semblance of a support system.

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2015
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From Drug Addiction to Grocery Store Clerk to NFL Star: Darren Waller’s Incredible Journey

Darren Waller is one of the NFL’s best tight ends. His “cheat code” to playing at a high level? Sobriety. He’s a survivor of an addiction that nearly cost him everything.

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2020
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ADHD: Lessons Learned from Athletes

The trick to managing your attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is managing your attention and managing your emotions. Same holds true for athletes.

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2018
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