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The Power of Taking a Break Jul 24, 2023

When was the last time you took some time off or switched up from your routine? Have you taken a vacation or stay-cation lately? Or have you taken a day to yourself to relax, to curl up on the couch a...

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Starting Conversations on Mental Health May 08, 2023

Many well known athletes today are becoming advocates for mental health and helping us all take the issue more seriously. Star athletes like Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles, Kevin Love, DeMar DeRozan and so...

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How to Step Back When You are Overloaded Feb 13, 2023

Have you ever felt like you had way too much going on? Maybe you offered to help with a couple of volunteer projects that have become way more work than you thought, or you offered to help a friend wi...

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The Comparison Trap and How to Avoid It Nov 28, 2022

We’ve all been there. We’re mindlessly scrolling through our favorite social media app and we see someone’s incredible post of how amazing everything is going for them. We feel the pit in our stomach,...

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Put Yourself First Jun 06, 2022

Putting yourself first is a simple concept, but it’s easier said than done. You’ve heard the flight attendants during the security briefing say, “Be sure to put your own oxygen mask on before you help...

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Recovery Matters Aug 02, 2021

It can be really hard to live in the moment, especially when it’s so easy to always focus on the future, the next thing. What’s the next step? Once the to-do list gets crossed off, then what? With so ...

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MHAM Revisit: Prioritize Your Mental Health May 24, 2021

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite Playbook Blogs that focus on prioritizing ourselves and our own needs.

Last week we highlighted: Creating Boundaries ...

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MHAM Revisit: Creating Boundaries to Support You May 17, 2021

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite Playbook Blogs that focus on prioritizing ourselves and our own needs.

Last week we highlighted: The Power of Asking ...

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MHAM Revisit: The Power of Asking for Help May 10, 2021

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite Playbook Blogs that focus on prioritizing ourselves and our own needs.

Last week we kicked off with: Be kind and be p...

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MHAM Revisit: Be Kind and Patient with Yourself May 03, 2021

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite Playbook Blogs that focus on prioritizing ourselves and our own needs.

First up: Be kind and be patient with yoursel...

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Prioritize Your Mental Health Apr 12, 2021

Reflections from our TWN Summit on Athlete Identity & Mental Health

There are a lot of factors that play into figuring out what’s next in life after the game. One of the most crucial pieces is the me...

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