Control often masks our fear of the unknown. Letting go isn’t about chaos; it’s about trusting the flow of your journey and finding peace in the uncertainty. Letting go isn’t about losing control; it’s about gaining freedom.

We often assume that compassion is simple because it sounds comforting and nice. However, we can find really hard because we often feel unworthy or undeserving of it. Practicing compassion, especially towards ourselves, requires significant courage and gentleness. 🙏🏽

Justice for Grenfell. 72 people lost their lives in this preventable tragedy. Victims of corporate greed and institutional neglect.

Let's do this again! For #BlackHistoryMonth I'm going to highlight some of the all time greats from the world of sports and performance. The trailblazers, the record breakers, the game changers... One every day. Settle in...

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 EPM SPECIAL: PARALYMPIC REVIEW, featuring 2xParalympic Gold Medalist, Danielle Brown MBE. We talk pressure, Paralympic identity, and the importance of language in discussing disability. Get it now at eightypercentmental.com or wherever you normally listen!

Loosening our grip on outcomes and expectations isn't about giving up, it's about creating space to perform with freedom and choice.

When you notice difficult feelings arise, take a moment to ask yourself: 1️⃣ What message is this feeling trying to convey? 2️⃣ How can I respond to myself with kindness? 3️⃣ What gentle step can I take right now?

Does sport psychology have an access & inclusion problem? From white male 'gatekeepers' blocking BAME psychologists to female pychs' defeminising stints in football, @JonBloggs66' attempts an answer with Dr Shakiba Moghadam | شکیبا, @Empower2Perform & @drsofiek1 open.spotify.com/episode/1PFUUV…

Let's be honest - #sportpsychology has a real issue with inclusivity - let alone equity & diversity. Too much gatekeeping & not enough is being done to address it. But it's not all doom & gloom - sport psych is slowly moving in the right direction - check out our discussion 🔊

Grind Culture is getting out of hand, folks. This is just weird now. Stop it. #riseandgrind #grind #Wellbeing #Stress #Burnout #Psychology #Wellness #wellnessjourney #wellbeingjourney #friday #FridayThoughtsOnWellbeing #fridaythoughts

until the day I die I will never understand why he was even still allowed to run after this

Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.

Performing does not define you as a person. Losing doesn’t make you less of a person, and winning doesn’t make you inherently better. You are worthy regardless of outcomes. Keep in mind that you are much more than the thing you do!

Throwback to this episode from Series 3, where I discussed the meaning of success with Cath Bishop, Paul Greaves, and Sidd Sampla. Such great insights from a trio of brilliant guests. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Links in tweet below.

🚨Our paper "Simple rules for creating and sustaining an anti-racist sport and exercise organisation" has been published in the International Journal of Sports Policy and Politics. Check it👉🏿 tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

We were never meant to live like this. Our brains aren't really meant for this 24/7 onslaught of information delivered right into our faces. So when you're feeling overwhelmed... look up at the stars and remember it's not you that's doing it wrong. #FridayThoughtonWellbeing

Breath is more than just air—it’s a reset. Mindful breathing serves as a powerful tool to regulate the nervous system. It eases the stress response, releases tension, and sharpens both thought and action. A single, intentional breath can shift the entire state of being.

Happy Brexit referendum anniversary day. It weakened the economy. Reduced investment. Tanked the pound. Damaged the City. Increased red tape. Increased immigration. Decreased the rights of the young. Staffed billions wasted. But hey - Johnson has PM on his CV and his partner in

If we truly care about excellence in sport, then athlete wellbeing and safety must be our baseline. Where high performance thrives because athletes feel genuinely safe, supported, and cared for. Where we value the human being as much as the performance they deliver.

In sport we often revere athletes who can perform under relentless pressure. But do we stop to ask, at what cost? Are we building champions or survivors?.... medium.com/p/what-kind-of…