Model Mindset

On today's episode, we sit down with Andrew Toce, who is the owner of Deep Breaths Counseling and Sport Psychology, where he and his team work with both mental health clients and sports psychology athletes. We dive into all things psychology when it comes to athletes, like common struggles, strategies he uses for confidence, stress, and pressure, and where he feels these feelings in athletes stem from.

This week is a friendly reminder to anyone who has a role in someone's life, not to judge but to teach. We do not know what is going on behind the scenes that can cause a person to react in certain ways, but as teachers, coaches, parents, and anyone else who is shaping the minds of others, it is our job to not jump to conclusions and judge but rather help and teach better ways of coping.

“There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.”

We talk so often about the hustle and the grind. We value hard work and what it takes to achieve things we never thought possible. But the more we find ourselves working, the more we have begun to value our “off days”

Daylight Savings Time is everyone's favorite time of the year, and we are here for the longer days! But are they longer days or do we trick ourselves into thinking that? See, we always had the time, but we chose not to use it. Now the sun had its curfew extended and we feel alive again. So what are you going to do about it? We challenge you all to use this "new time" wisely and make strides that have been put on the back burner during the winter months.

We have this limiting belief that as we age our bodies will begin the “wearing out process” and we accept it as a part of life. But what if we told you, that we have full control of the quality of life as we age and do not have to accept the chronic diseases we have grown accustomed to? Today, we dive into the true difference between a life span and your health span.

Triggered is an overused word in today's society. We have watered it down so much that it has lost the true meaning of the word. Being triggered is a deep mental emotion that arises without control, often caused by some form of trauma. On today's episode, we dive into how to recognize these triggers and ways you can rewire them to your benefit.

Both empathy and compassion have their similarities and differences. Empathy creates understanding, compassion is more likely to inspire feelings of concern, worry, or sympathy. It’s important to listen and keep an open mind when someone is communicating their feelings. It’s up to us whether we want to show empathy or compassion.

We can all think of a friend or a movie (or both if we are lucky enough) that makes us laugh. But absent those automatic triggers, how often do you laugh? Laughter can also keep you healthy, according to the Mayo Clinic. Research has found both short and long-term benefits: Laughter can increase oxygen to the heart, lungs, and muscles, increase the endorphins that are released by your brain, improve your mood, and reduce physical pain. Today, we will give you 8 helpful tips on how to not only develop but keep your sense of humor.

“It’s only by saying NO that you can concentrate on the things that are really important.” - Steve Jobs

Are you someone who struggles with saying the word no? Do you find yourself always trying to cater to other people's feelings and disregarding what it does to your well-being? We can disarm these feelings by simply using a 2 letter word. No. Saying no doesn't make you a bad person. It doesn't make you any less reliable. It simply creates boundaries for yourself. So let's figure out what it takes to get comfortable saying the word no.