Developing Emotional Challenge in Your Young Ski Racers
Every recommendation that I have made in my ski racing articles is directed toward helping your young racers develop a positive emotional response to their ski racing experiences. Their emotions in their ski racing lives impact both their enjoyment and performance in our sport. The ability of your children to have a positive emotional reaction […]
Read MoreOvercoming Frustration in Your Ski Racing
Frustration may be your most significant obstacle to achieving your goals. Every ski racer, from juniors to Olympians, has experienced the feeling of frustration when you’re not able to do something as you pursue your goals; you feel stuck, get uptight, lose focus, and get discouraged. The best way I can describe the feeling is: […]
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Saturday Evening Post column: 4 Obstacles to Positive Life Change
The Saturday Evening Post published my latest column, 4 Obstacles to Positive Life Change. This column is the first in a three-part series that explores how to effect positive changes in your life. It examines four barriers to personal transformation: baggage, habits, emotions, and environment. Before you can take steps to change your life for the […]
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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #12-Emotions (Part II)
Episode #12: Emotions (Part II) of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the sixth of seven in a series that examines the psychological obstacles that can prevent athletes from enjoying their sports experiences, performing their best, and achieving their athletic goals. This episode is the second of two parts that looks at the significant effect that […]
Read MoreRaising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #11-Emotions (Part I)
Episode #11: Emotions (Part I) of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the fifth of seven in a series that examines the psychological obstacles that can prevent athletes from enjoying their sports experiences, performing their best, and achieving their athletic goals. This episode is the first of two parts that examines the significant effect that emotions […]
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Crisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #9-Frustration to Equanimity
In Episode #9: Frustration to Equanimity of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast, we continue our exploration of the powerful role that emotions play in how we react to crises in our lives. This episode examines the absolutely frustrating nature of crises and how that emotion can frequently either slow down or prevent a positive resolution […]
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Saturday Evening Post column: Worrying Does More Harm Than Good
The Saturday Evening Post published my most recent column, Worrying Does More Harm Than Good. Worry is a natural part of the human condition. It has historically played a vital role in our survival and it helps us cope with many of the challenges we face today. At the same time, worry that is too […]
Read MoreCrisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #8: Fear to Courage
In Episode #8: Fear to Courage of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast, we continue our exploration of the powerful role that emotions play in how we react to crises in our lives. This episode examines whether you experience fear or courage as you confront crises in your life. As you can imagine, fear produces in […]
Read MoreCrisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #7-Disappointment or Devastation
In Episode #7 of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast, we continue our exploration of the powerful role that emotions play in how we react to crises in our lives. Specifically, this podcast will examine whether you experience either disappointment or devastation as you confront a crisis and how each of these emotions enables you to […]
Read MoreCrisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #6-Emotions
In Episode #6 of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast, Emotions, I explore the immense impact that emotions have on how we respond to crises. The feelings you have in reaction to a crisis influences how you perceive, interpret, evaluate, and act as the crisis confronts you. Your ability to master your emotions, minimize the negative ones […]
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