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Tipping the Scales: How sports can be used to overcome ACEs

This past week I presented “Mental Fitness for Athletes” for three high school boys and girls’ basketball teams from Bridgeport, Connecticut. Through the talk was mostly about getting a mental edge in sports – and it went really well- the true mission we’re aiming to achieve in Bridgeport is greater than just a one-off speech.…
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How to Thrive in a Relationship as New Parents

Dating is fun. When you’re in the honeymoon stage of a new relationship, it’s easy to feel on top of the world. For many people, being a DINK (dual-income no kids) is a phase of life where you still have time and energy to dedicate to courting and traveling, physical fitness, and career goals. Then…
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Self-confidence is a byproduct, not a direct effect

Client: “I struggle with self-confidence…” Therapist: “Write out a bunch of idealistic I am statements and mantras and you’ll magically manifest what you write over time.” Client: “You’re probably right, but I think I’ll pass.” I know this dialogue may seem simplistic and facetious, but it’s not far off from the all-too-often truth. Many people…
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Everything Starts With Putting Your Mental Fitness First