Navigating Pregnancy as an Athlete
Pregnancy challenges athletes to adapt training, manage public scrutiny, and redefine success. Explore evidence-based strategies to balance physical health, mental wellbeing, and athletic goals.
How Much Does a Sports Psychologist Cost?
A sports psychologist can help athletes develop mental resilience, overcome performance blocks, and sustain focus under pressure. How much does this type of specialized support cost, and what factors affect the price? This blog provides an in-depth look at the cost of sports psychologists, the services they offer, and how you can find affordable options while still benefiting from expert guidance.
Overcoming Fear, Bias, and Ego for Better Performance
Discover actionable strategies to manage fear, bias, and anxiety in endurance sports. Learn how visualization, internal locus of control, and gratitude journaling can boost your mental performance and help you thrive under pressure. Insights from Dr. David Derus.
From Burnout to Breakthrough in Weeks
Struggling with burnout? Learn how smarter training, proper recovery, and mental resilience can help you bounce back. Experts at the Skadi Athlete Summit, a free virtual event on January 11-12, share practical tools to create lasting changes in your performance and well-being.
3 Common Mistakes Athletes Make
Athletes often struggle with overtraining, underfueling, and neglecting mental recovery—three common mistakes that can hinder performance. Learn how to avoid these pitfalls with practical insights shared by experts at the Skadi Athlete Summit, a free virtual event happening January 11-12.
3 New Habits to Improve Your Performance
Learn three practical habits to improve performance—prioritizing rest, fueling effectively, and strengthening your mental focus. These evidence-based strategies, highlighted by experts at the Skadi Athlete Summit on January 11-12, offer simple, sustainable ways to support your athletic growth.
Performance anxiety: What it is, why it happens, and what to do about it
As an athlete, chances are you've experienced performance anxiety at some point or another. Whether it's a critical speech or a big championship game, feeling anxious can put us on edge if we don't know how to handle it. So, what is performance anxiety? And why does it happen? In this article, we'll tackle these questions and dive into the science behind it. We'll also provide practical tips for managing common symptoms of nervousness before they become too overwhelming. Learn how to stay on top of your game and tackle performance anxiety like a pro!
Keywords: athlete, performance anxiety, stress management, nervousness, manage anxiety.
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.
How to Find a Sport Psychologist
As an athlete, it's important to take care of not only your physical health, but also your mental health. And sometimes, you may need to seek the help of a professional to do so. But with so many options out there, how do you find a credible and experienced sport psychologist? And how is a sport psychologist different from a mental health therapist?