MENTAL FITNESS: Jemiah Battle thinks so. He went through his own emotional crisis when the recession hit in 2008. He felt “socially handicapped”, as he describes his mental state in his own words. After losing a lot of his material goods, he invested in personal coaching and certifications to specialize in the one area that helped him out of his hole: emotional & social intelligence. He also saw this topic as a missing piece in the sports industry, the development of emotional intelligence in athletes. “Coaches and clubs teach you what to do, but never show you how to be” In our interview, he shares valuable insights and easy exercises to start your journey to self-development and fulfillment. Jemiah’s tips to develop emotional intelligence in athletes Journaling (find your emotional triggers) 10 minutes affirmations morning exercise (what are you grateful for? , how you want your day to be?,  I am statements) Creating habits Benefits of Self-Development Better relationships Get rid of clutter Better peace of mind Better decision making Better team work and collaboration Reach out to Jemiah to find out more about emotional intelligence for athletes, and his book (Process You: Know yourself, Chose yourself, Give yourself) www.jemiahbattle.com or find […]

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