FIGHTING A BATTLE YOU CANNOT WIN

FIGHTING A BATTLE YOU CANNOT WIN

A common theme I encounter with those I work with revolves around the propensity to judge the content and quality of their thinking and their subsequent feelings. I get it. I too fall into the trap of rating the quality of my thoughts based on my habitual thought...
Goldie, Separation Anxiety and Understanding

Goldie, Separation Anxiety and Understanding

In kindergarten and first grade, my youngest son, Cole would carry his brown little blanket (Goldie) to school. Every day Goldie was firmly in his grasp, often by his face, wiping away tears as his separation anxiety skyrocketed the closer he came to his classroom....
OVERWHELMED

OVERWHELMED

Like most Saturday’s and Sunday’s during this season of my life, I spent the past weekend at one of my son’s sporting events, and I had a parent approach me to share about his son’s struggle with pre-game anxiety. These conversations are quickly becoming...
The Anxiety Myth

The Anxiety Myth

“My son is really nervous before this game.” As it turns out, her son played exceptionally well and was the difference in the game. It is a complete myth athletes have to feel well to play well. To consistently perform at a high level, athletes need to...