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Athletes and sports psychologists use the mental toughness a lot but what does it mean? Generally when I work with athletes I ask them what that means versus defining it for them because [...]

Here is one way to gauge whether or not you need to put energy into thinking about a situation: do you have control of/in/over the situation. This is particularly helpful in negative situations [...]

A routine is not necessarily something that begins right before practice, competition or a workout. It’s something that you want to get in the habit of thinking about the day or night before. A [...]

Relaxation is important for athletes in their sport and in everyday life to help create a calm feeling and sense of control.  Its ‘time-out’ from worry.  Athletes can use specific relaxation [...]

Hey Michelle, well once again you manage to bring me to tears! You obviously hit some buttons every time you respond. So many things you say are right and true. I am not sure when in my life I [...]

Dr. Michelle: Thanks again for another GREAT email! You really put a lot of thought into all of this and that is how change and growth occurs. Scary but good! 🙂 What is it that bothers you SO [...]

G: hey Michelle, how are you? Wow that was very perceptive. You are right. Yes there is one more person. My coach. In August she was away for 4 weeks, she has been my coach for 4 years. I decided [...]

Individuals most prone to burnout are those who work too hard, too long, too intensely and are extremely dedicated to it: perfectionists, caretakers, people with low self esteem or low [...]

G: hey Michelle, well, this is getting interesting. I guess when I feel out of control of something I get a bit anxious, having said that I don’t see myself as a control freak at all. I [...]

G: Wow..that was perceptive. I never thought of it that way. Why I used to cry that is. Yes that is it. I felt if I spoke up and said what I really felt….well I would cause a major fight! [...]