Large studies show that loneliness is as bad for you as smoking. Don’t fall for the trap of “optimizing” your life if it means less time for friendships and community.

Alex Auerbach Mastery and achievement follow a growth curve—early in learning we get big gains with little effort. Later in learning we make gains but it requires greater effort to achieve smaller rewards. Cultivate patience & hope to maintain energy over the long haul!

So much to love about Garrison Rippa game winning field goal last night for Jacksonville State! He had never attempted a field goal or extra point in college. It was Jacksonville State’s first bowl win ever in their first year as an FBS program. BUT… What stood out the most to

Addressing holiday loneliness is important for opening the door to new connections and hope. Balance social and solo time, engage in calming activities, and start a #RealConvo. Explore healing resources at afsp.org/loss. 💙

Managers who know how to coach employees: - Ask questions instead of providing answers. - Support employees instead of judging them. - Facilitate development instead of dictating what needs to be done. hbr.org/2019/11/the-le…

It’s shocking the number of bizarre things people do to “optimize” their health and longevity and yet they don’t exercise regularly, sleep 7-9 hours, eat fruits and veggies, build community, or ever relax. They obsess over the 0.1% but not the 99%.

4. Appraise your physiology You're either nervous or excited. You decide based on how you appraise arousal. The best athletes see their physiology as a sign their body has gotten them ready to perform, and that what they're doing matters. Train your mind to see excitement.

People are more open to constructive criticism when it’s clear that you believe in their potential and care about their growth. link.chtbl.com/RTAdam

In a study on baseball players, the emotional state of the coach predicted the emotional state and performance of the players If a coach was angry, players grew more frustrated, made more errors, and were more likely to tank What message are you sending? thegrowtheq.com/getting-ready-…

Dr. Blakely taking time to present and exchange with our friends from Zambia. World Learning Chris Dial em

Minute one of training, perhaps pose this question to your players: “What does a great training session look like for you today?” Minute two, perhaps pose this question: “What does great support for your team mates look like today?” Let players imagine then go train

The essence of a great coach. Congrats to dawnstaley and @GamecockBasebll on their undefeated season!

Sport psychology can benefit people of all ages. It was a pleasure to speak at the first Special Ops Athlete Development Conference in San Antonio a couple weekends ago. The youth athletes who showed up were so engaged and eager to learn. What a cool experience! #youthsports

It’s a great day to engage with coaches from St. Louis, MO and IL districts, where we are talking about the HOW of peak performance Today we talked about the mental skills to: 👉Pay attention, on purpose 👉Calm the body to calm the mind 👉Move from REACTION to RESPONSE

Day 2 with student-athlete leaders from MO and IL was fantastic. We talked about the skills it takes to regulate in high-stress moments, get back to a peak performance zone, and choose RESPONSES that align with our goals and values. Let’s go 👏 👏

RESPONDING TO MISTAKES "I'm letting the team down because I turned the ball over ... missed a shot ... blew a defensive assignment. No, you're letting the team down when it parlays into 4 or 5 possessions after that. Pick yourself up ... You're playing a game that's imperfect."

A podium of perseverance 🥹 #OlympicGames

Disrespect doesn’t just make people feel bad. It leads them to perform worse. Evidence from medical teams: Even a single insult decreases the quality of diagnoses and procedures. Rudeness disrupts focus and undermines collaboration. Civility is not optional. It’s vital.

Focusing on results works for a little while but not long. Focusing on the path works for a lifetime. Mastery is the name of the game. Process. Process. Process. Stop comparing. Be patient. Be Present.

SHE'S DONE IT! THE FRESHMAN! HOGS WIN THREE STRAIGHT TOURNAMENTS