The Mentality Behind Being "The Best"
Everyone is always debating about who the best is, whether that be in basketball, soccer, or tennis. It is always a topic for debate. But how do athletes in these discussions even appear? Is it through sheer excellence? Confidence? In this article, we will discover what it takes to be "the best".
Mental health between individual vs team sports
Indulging in a sport is often motivated by the fact that you are participating with friends and teammates. But how do people who participate in individual sports feel? In this article, we will explore team sports vs. individual sports and their effects on a person's well-being and mental health.
Sore Losing
Sore losers are infamous on the field for their bad attitudes and negativity. Yet, after a loss, many athletes experience those same feelings of frustration and disappointment. So, what makes a sore loser? And more importantly, how can they get better?
Exercise Addiction
While exercise is a major part of an everyday lifestyle, athletes must not push too far past their limits. By consistently stressing their bodies, they are at risk of overexercising, a potentially life-threatening condition.
Stress Due to Weight Management (Wrestling)
Wrestlers constantly battle to meet weight class requirements, leading them to use dangerous Rapid Weight Loss (RWL) methods like excessive exercise and sauna visits. However, this extreme change in body weight comes at a steep cost: their health, performance, and mental well-being.
The Importance of Confidence on Success
Confidence is one of the most crucial factors to success, both in and out of the athletic field. So how do we go about implementing it in our lives? Rohan breaks it down in this article.
Personality Disorders
While personality traits influence how we interact and function, some individuals develop inflexible patterns that affect day-to-day life and their general well-being. These are known as personality disorders. This article explores how personality disorders impact athletes and possible treatment options.
Sam Sulek’s Mentality
Popular bodybuilder Sam Sulek has exploded on the content creation field, inspiring many. It's his mindset which can be applied to a wide variety of sports and help athletes reach their goals.
Underachieving and How it Affects Athletes
No athlete is a stranger towards the fear of underachieving. This fear can often be so overwhelming that it begins to affect their performance in their respective fields. So, how can we defeat this formidable enemy?
The Power of Positivity
Nowadays, it's common to hear a friend make self-deprecating jokes-- and maybe you're guilty of that too! However, these light-hearted jokes may have deeper implications for mental health and even athletic performance. Discover the true effects of negativity– and how to offset it – in this article!
Sports and Personality
Ever wanted to learn about the mental benefits of sports? In this article, you'll discover how playing a sport builds beneficial personality traits such as dedication and teamwork.
OCD and How it Affects Athletes
The most commonly self-diagnosed condition in the world is OCD. In reality, OCD is very serious and is not just as simple as having all your pencils sharpened. In this article, we will review what OCD really is, and its impact on individuals' well-being.
The Stigma of Mental Health among Athletes
Why is prioritizing one's mental health seen as a sign of weakness? In this article, we will review certain social ideologies regarding mental health and athlete's personal struggles with the matter.
Effects of Cold Exposure on Mental Health
Jumping into a tub of ice cold water may not be most people’s definition of enjoyable. However, did you know that cold exposure such as this may actually help with one’s mental health? Here’s Elisha with the facts.
Physician Burnout
Burnout is a phenomenon which affects a wide swath of people, particularly hitting physicians of all types hard. It's of the utmost important that those in the field look out for its dangers and avoid it to live a happy, healthy lifestyle.
Performance Stress
With being a professional athlete comes enormous pressure to perform the best. In this article we will take a look at performance anxiety and strategies to overcome it.
Athlete Over-Exhaustion
One of the all-time soccer players, Mesut Ozil-Aayush, experienced the highs and lows of his beloved sport. Having stood at the height of skill and success, Ozil was sent crashing down due to a devastating back injury. Read on to find out more!
Mentality in Team vs. Individual Sports
The wide variety of sports can easily be broken down into just two simple categories: team and individual. How do these compare? For more, read Yong-Lin's article here.
Religion In Sports
Admist the tidal wave of anxiety and nerves before a performance, many athletes findd solace in a moment of prayer, a scene familiar to many sports enthusiasts. In this article, Yong-Lin explores the role religion plays for athletes and a few examples of prominent figures who adhere to religious beliefs.
Gender Inequality in Sports
Is gender inequality still a rampant practice in today's society? Read on in this article to find out!