How to Use Goal Setting to Deal with Stress and Pressure

Goal setting can either elevate your performance or drown you in stress—your approach determines which. When you tie your self-worth to outcome goals, pressure mounts and stress overwhelms you. Conversely, designing goals that guide your effort without burdening you with what you can’t control keeps your focus sharp and prevents stress from spiraling out of […]

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For Athletes, What Does it Mean to Say ‘Belief Comes from Suffering’?

As I was scrolling through my Instagram feed last week, a post targeting high school and college wrestlers caught my attention. It boldly proclaimed, “Belief comes from suffering.” The intent behind the post was clear – to inspire athletes to push their limits and embrace the challenges that come with their chosen sport. However, my […]

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The Difference Between Choices and Decisions and Why it Matters

There is a subtle but significant difference between choices and decisions. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “a choice is the act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities and a decision is the conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.” Another way to think about it is that a […]

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