Archive - Athletes who Thrive

Q: How can I overcome performance nerves and anxiety? (Part 2)

Part 2. Flow with the Feeling & Mental Drill #4 Paced Breathing

Jan 6 •

Diane Benish, PhD, CMPC

August 2024

Q: How can I overcome performance nerves and anxiety?

Part 1. Activate a Challenge Response

Aug 7, 2024 •

Diane Benish, PhD, CMPC

July 2024

On failure, resilience, and an ugly pizza

A personal story and a few life lessons on mistakes in sport

Jul 23, 2024 •

Diane Benish, PhD, CMPC

Has negative self-talk ever gotten the best of you?

A personal story about inner voice, negative mental chatter, and self-compassion

Jul 2, 2024 •

Diane Benish, PhD, CMPC

June 2024

Beyond the Physical: Prioritizing Mental Fitness in Sports

Includes Mental Drill #1. Name it to tame it

Jun 19, 2024 •

Diane Benish, PhD, CMPC

What a curious new adventure

Great people do things before they are ready. They do things before they know they can do it. Doing what you're afraid of, getting out of your comfort…

Jun 11, 2024 •

Diane Benish, PhD, CMPC

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