Social Media and Athletes: Building Digital Wellness and Authentic Motivation
Social media can inspire athletes or undermine their confidence. This guide explores how to navigate the digital slopes, reclaim your 'why,' and build a healthier relationship with social media.
Should You Work With a Therapy Intern? Here’s What to Know
Working with a therapy intern might feel uncertain, but it can be a rewarding experience. Learn why therapy interns are well-trained, supervised, and bring fresh perspectives to your care.
The Confidence Paradox: Why "Be More Confident" Is a Trap for Female Athletes
"Just be more confident." For female athletes, this advice ignores a complex reality: the fine line between confidence and what society labels as arrogance. This article explores why this happens and how to build genuine, unshakable confidence without apology.
The Athlete’s Guide to Building Habits That Actually Stick
Learn the psychology behind habit formation and why so many habits fail. This guide offers actionable strategies tailored to athletes, including habit stacking, environment design, and self-compassion for navigating setbacks.
How to Know You’ve Found the Right Therapist, Coach, or Healthcare Professional
Finding the right therapist, coach, or healthcare professional can feel like winning the lottery. Here’s how athletes can spot the qualities of a great fit for their mental and physical performance goals.
How Social Media Affects Athletes’ Body Confidence and Mental Health (+ 10 Accounts to Follow)
Social media can shape athletes' body confidence and mental health—for better or worse. Learn how to curate your feed, embrace body positivity, and follow inspiring athletes who redefine what it means to be an athlete.
Navigating Athletic Retirement: Mental Strategies for a Fulfilling Next Chapter
Retiring from sports is more than stepping off the field—it’s a profound life transition. Learn how to navigate this new chapter with confidence, purpose, and resilience.
A Guide to Body Image and Confidence for College Athletes
The pressure to excel in college athletics extends far beyond the playing field. For many student-athletes, intense scrutiny of their physical appearance can impact performance and well-being. This guide offers strategies to foster positive body image and build lasting confidence.
How Skadi and MCA’s Chill Zone Supports Youth Athletes’ Mental Health
Discover how the Chill Zone, a collaboration between Skadi Sport Psychology and MCA, provides young athletes with emotional support, resilience-building tools, and a safe space to thrive during competition.
To Race or Not to Race?
Tips for endurance athletes to assess their fitness, mental readiness, overall health, support systems, time commitments, and when to decline an event to avoid long-lasting burnout and injuries.
How Athletes Can Create their own Confidence Jar
A Confidence Jar is a simple yet powerful tool that can help athletes build their confidence, motivation, and resilience. By focusing on their positive actions and achievements, athletes can develop a more positive mindset and overcome setbacks and challenges. Creating a Confidence Jar is easy and fun, and it's a great way to celebrate small wins over the course of the season.

