Story telling and written communication has been around for centuries. The written ability of passing of information to others has been a standard and consistent way of sharing truths, fantasy, ideas, and questions. As Time has gone on the ability to write down information has become a staple. While the internet has been a massive […]
Addiction is a serious issue in today’s culture. Defining addiction is the first step to understanding what it is and what it isn’t. Understanding the specific language in the definition can prove helpful in the communicating, developing awareness, and accepting the impact of a substance or behavior in ones life. Insight and communication requires accurate
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Playing and winning are different things. Learning how to win isn’t easy. To put away an opponent and win a match takes a plan, confidence, and execution. There is a big difference between winning your final match and loosing your final match. Finding the mental and physical energy to win requires thought and practice. Below
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Staying Relaxed In a Match Competition can be intense. Waves of emotions can come and go with varying levels of intensity and impact to your game. We will outline here some ways to stay calm and relaxed on the court during a match. Stay relaxed After all the on court training sessions and off court
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Our ability to think is one of our greatest assets. Our depth of thought and free ability to do so is an amazing ability. Our ability to think can lead us to success and freedom but it can also trap us and enslave us. Our internal thought processes can be an asset but our thinking
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A person’s belief system drastically changes his or her outlook and overall quality of life. A person or athlete’s belief in their abilities is a critical element that increases enjoyment and drive during the pursuit of success in competition and everyday life. The concept that will be discussed in this article will be Self-Efficacy and
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Breathing is one of the most essential parts of life. To breath is to live, and to control breathing is one way to help handle difficulty and relax in chaos. One of the things american culture culture suffers from is the inability to handle breathing appropriately. Leaning how to breath is not as simple as
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Understanding and implementing forgiveness can be a scary & daunting process for people who are hurting and have been wronged. However, from clinical experience the outcomes and benefits can be freeing and wonderful. Throughout the journey of forgiveness, having accurate information is highly important. In my opinion, the resources below are some of the best
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What do you see when you look in the mirror? What do you see in the mirror over your sink? Even better, go in front of a full length mirror and think about how that changes your perception. In this exercise many people typically see the physical, they look at what they can see with their
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Leading up to a tournament it is important for a plan to be set up to help you increase your readiness for competition. Here are some steps to follow as a template for your time in the days before a competition. Step 1: Build your plan for the competition Write out your goals you have
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