I’m sure you’ve seen these headlines floating around your newsfeed: “Change Your Life with Gratitude” or “Want to Be Happy? Be Grateful”, etc. etc. It’s true that research has consistently shown gratitude to be associated with greater feelings of happiness, but...
One of the biggest messages I impart to all the athletes I coach is that language matters. The narratives you create and the way you talk to yourself has a significant impact on your emotions, what you believe you are capable of, your motivation, and your feelings of...
You know that feeling… There is no wondering, there is no question, there is no doubt– You don’t think, “Maybe I got this.” You think, feel, and KNOW, “I have GOT this.” And you think, feel, and know it with every fiber of your being? You know that feeling when...
There will always be an ebb and flow to your motivation, even when it comes to something you love. It’s natural to have times when your motivation dips, but if it has dipped and you are feeling depleted, it is something you need to address. It’s time to rotate your...
I love goal setting. I love striving to accomplish something. I enjoy pushing myself out of my comfort zone to reach a new horizon, give birth to a new creation, achieve a new understanding, experience a renewed commitment… My life is richer because of my love of goal...
Whether you like goal setting or not, you are always setting goals. You may be calling it by another name: objectives, intentions, targets, things you want to experience, items on your to-do list, etc. Basically, any time you are at point A, and you would like to get...
Your brain is amazing. Your brain controls your memory, motor skills, vision, digestion, breathing; it’s basically in charge of every process in your body. It’s not just amazing, it’s completely mind-blowing. Your brain runs the whole show, BUT when it comes to your...
It’s always fun to watch the reactions of people I coach when I ask them, “Have you ever tried meditation?” Their reactions vary from: “I love meditation. I have a daily dedicated practice.” “I haven’t tried it, but it does seem like a good idea.” “I tried it...
Under pressure I recently injured my left arm. And this left arm injury occurred after a VERY long rehab and recovery with my right one. A shoulder injury (volleyball) that turned into frozen shoulder, which I then re-injured— hence the very long recovery. Luckily, I...
