Why Athletes Make Great Leaders
Many athletes struggle with how to translate their physical prowess into an intellectual arena. In other words, athletes wonder, “What am I going to do when I cannot play my sport any [...]
How Do I Know What’s Physical versus Mental Training?
Q: How do you know whether you need to work on the physical or the mental aspects of performance? A: That is a good question. There are several parts to the answer. Do you trust your training or [...]
Pre-Game Routines
When people are asked about their pre-game rituals, most athletes have specific tasks they like to complete before competition. Cristiano Rinaldo, arguably the best soccer player, will not play a [...]
Leadership
With the beginning of 2015 and the accompanying new year resolutions, I began thinking about the qualities and characters that make an incredible leader. If you are a San Francisco 49ers fan and [...]
Time for Change
My recent relocation to the East Coast for a JD/PhD Program in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Forensics has been an interesting experience. Many great life changes have occurred [...]
Fear of Flying
When you work in the field of Psychology, acquaintances tend to casually consult you about their fears, their compulsions, or other unexplained quirks in their daily lives. One of the most [...]
Not Just for “Crazy” People
Recent nationwide events have put a necessary spotlight on mental health treatment. Although many people would like to believe that there is no stigma around the mentally ill, we know that this [...]
Actively Train Then Actively Rehab
After successfully surviving the LA Marathon in 85* heat with 25,000 other people, it would make sense if I stated that my training was officially over. However, after working out since December [...]
Mental Moment-Calling All Parents
I’ve been consulting with a lot of parents who have high school athletes. I really respect that parents want to support their children so they can have fun and fully utilize their ability. [...]