When ‘Being Positive’ Just Isn’t Enough

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When ‘Being Positive’ Just Isn’t Enough

You've probably heard someone tell you to "just be positive" before, right? This expression has some merit, but is it always enough? Answer: no. Sometimes you need to take the next step and take on a constructive view of your situation.  Here's how!

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Back into the Swing of Things

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Back into the Swing of Things

Let’s talk about routines. Your routine. It could be a practice schedule, a work week, an exercise plan, eating habits – anything that you have to, or choose to, stick to in your day-to-day life. There are certain points in life where this routine is disrupted and there will, most likely, come a point where you must try to get back into a routine. This can be tough, so here are 3 things you can do to make the transition back a little easier.

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Mental Toughness: Making This Holiday Season More Successful and Less Stressful

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Mental Toughness: Making This Holiday Season More Successful and Less Stressful

If anyone else’s lifetime score against the holiday season looks anything like mine (Holiday season=25, Me=0), then this blog is 100% for you. I have remotely heard of these mystical and magical people whom have all of their presents wrapped, holiday decorations hung, and sitting merrily by the fireplace drinking hot cocoa by December 1st, but this is simply not me. Although, I would love to be sitting comfortably watching other people’s mad dash to the stores to pick up their first, last-minute gifts, I unfortunately am not one of the chosen one’s. So if the holiday season stresses you out, even in the slightest (don’t feel guilty for saying so), we can help make you mentally stronger moving forward and not be the Scrooge everyone despises.

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Everyone Has a Role to Play - So What's Yours?

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Everyone Has a Role to Play - So What's Yours?

How often do you worry about what others are (or are not) doing, rather than focusing on what YOU need to do? The more time we spend with our fingers pointed at others, the less time we have to make sure that we are doing our job(s) to the best of our abilities. Here's how I like to find and fulfill my roles...

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Coaching: The Power of Influence

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Coaching: The Power of Influence

It is well known and accepted that the experience an athlete has with his/her coaches can have a serious impact on the rest of one's athletic career. Here are some tips to become a coach, or simply a leader in a similar scenario, with story of positive impact.

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Ego or Process, You Choose.

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Ego or Process, You Choose.

We, as a society, are consumed by results. Did I win? What was the score? How much weight have I lost? Are we there yet? Having a destination is essential in productivity, but let’s not forget about the (sometimes long and winding) road between here and there. That’s right – the process! Learn about the importance of becoming processed-focused rather than results-driven.

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