Tag Archive: mental health

Winning Against Stress & Anxiety

January 13, 2022 3:57 pm Published by

As the second half of the season heats up. The uptick in the stress and anxiety is likely to follow.  Here’s some helpful tips to help combat these challenges and create a different mental approach to tackling them head on!

 

Awareness

Become aware of the thoughts that are present in your mind. Identify the good-bad, positive-negative, happy-sad.

 

Intentional Breathing

2 Minute Drill // Hyper focused on your breathing. Mouth closed and following the breath in through your nose, deep into the belly and out through the nose. Repeat this steadily for 2 straight minutes. Extra credit, mix in some visualization of your goals you’re working to accomplish.

 

Dictate your positive mindset

Begin choosing positive thoughts that will soon change the way you feel about yourself and the upcoming game and adversities ahead.

 

Commit to these simple steps and you will go from feeling bogged down with stress and anxiety, to feeling more relaxed and clearer minded as you work to become the best version of yourself!

 

 

For more information on this and many other powerful mental tools to help give you the mental edge, please connect with coach Jacob via email, jacob@ohiohockeyproject.com or cell phone, 951-491-4666 

Sharpening Your Mental Skills

October 16, 2020 2:48 pm Published by

As athletes, it is important to remember to not only take care of the body but to also take care of the mind! Maintaining a healthy mindset can help propel your athlete’s development to a whole new level! Here are a few awesome tips to maintain a healthy mindset through the year:

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  • Choose and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Maintain a high level of self-motivation.
  • Set high, realistic goals.
  • Use positive self-talk + mental imagery.
  • Stay focused on the goals in front of you

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Many athletes forget to take care of their minds, as well as their bodies. If your mental state isn’t where it needs to be, your development as an athlete and as a person could suffer. Remember to take care of YOU!

Keep staying healthy and positive amidst these challenging times!