source It happens to all of us. … [Read more...]
Default positions make the psychological difference
There are many times when Mark is right and as much as I would love to be sarcastic and enter a monologue on how it's one of his annoying traits, the truth is his accuracy and intuition often spurs me out of my whining state and into a better place - one that's filled with possibility and a positive … [Read more...]
How knowing your personality type will help you manage your team
source I think personality assessment should be a must for every team. … [Read more...]
Three ways effective leaders build confidence within each team member
source Remember the movie Inception from last summer? … [Read more...]
Finding beta: Confidence in my own path
It probably wasn't the best time to ask a question, with a forkful of pancakes being shoveled into my mouth (and these were an unusual find - cranberry oat Irish soda pancakes as part of a local diner's pre-St. Patrick's celebration) but I had been meaning to ask Mark about a particular climbing … [Read more...]
The importance of being selfish
(Just a slight literary reference. … [Read more...]
Getting a Better Body Image
As a sports dietitian, the majority of my individual clients are male pro or college athletes - guys who have no major issues with their body image. However, among my female clients and women in general, I've noticed increased body bashing coinciding with a not so great body image. From comments on … [Read more...]
When injury puts you on the bench: How do you cope? Come back?
By Ashleigh Sargent After I recently suffered a severe ankle sprain that sidelined me from basketball for several weeks, I saw firsthand that injuries are not just physically damaging but mentally challenging too! I spoke with Kate McLaren, PhD, a sports psychologist at The Education Alliance, about … [Read more...]
The bad, the ugly, and the good…
Jealousy can be so distracting. Jealousy can also disguise itself. It seems that there is no way around it, especially in competitive fields, like sports. Many want to be the best. Many want to be that leader that will get all the glory. Problem is, that job isn't for everyone, but everyone thinks … [Read more...]
e-racer’s mental beat-down
I've reached a roadblock... albeit probably mental, but successful in stopping me in my tracks and chipping away at my confidence.Taking a break from derby September-February was the best and worst thing I've ever done. I needed the break. I was wore out and burned out on the tough travel … [Read more...]