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Goldilocks Anxiety – How to Deal with it in Sports Families

Some parents worry about their kids all the time.  I’m one of those parents. I like to call my worrying Goldilocks anxiety. My routine worry is if I’m doing a good enough job to prepare my kids for their future.  For example, one day I may worry if I’m being too hard on my kids. […]

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What Does it Really Mean to Focus on What You Control?

In sports, business, and life, we’re often told: “Focus on what you can control.” But what does that really mean? For athletes especially, the pressure to perform often brings anxiety over things beyond their influence. From a referee’s call to unpredictable conditions, these outside factors can disrupt focus and energy. This is where the wisdom […]

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Confidence is Not Your Problem; It’s Your Solution: 5 Essential Examples to Prove Why

Confidence isn’t the issue holding you back—it’s the answer you’ve been searching for all along. Athletes think they need confidence to succeed, but the truth is, confidence is what fuels success, not what follows it. It’s the process, the work, the mindset that transforms confidence into your most powerful tool. Stop thinking confidence is something […]

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