Conquer Race Day Jitters! A Mindset Guide for Success As runners eagerly anticipate the upcoming Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, it’s not uncommon for excitement to be accompanied by a touch of nervous energy. What is Race Day Anxiety? Race day anxiety, often referred to as “race jitters,” can manifest in various forms, from […]
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The idea of self-compassion tends to evoke a range of responses from athletes, but it rarely comes up in conversations about getting results. After all, we’ve all heard the old adages, “no pain, no gain” and “no grit, no glory.” But maybe adversity and self-compassion aren’t as mutually exclusive as we might think. Insert the
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by Phillip Tucker, MA, LPC-MHSP If you missed last month’s blog about what it means to be Mental Health-Focused, go back and check it out. It was part one of a seven-part series exploring Quest’s MINDSET acronym. This month we will continue that conversation by covering the second element of the 7 key elements of
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by Phillip Tucker, MA, LPC-MHSP It depends… Last month we introduced the concept of making your mindset an asset. This month we will continue that conversation by covering the first element of the 7 key elements of MINDSET: Mental Health-Focused. Consistent with the World Health Organization’s definition of mental health, mental health-focused means to promote
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by Phil Tucker, MA, LPC-MHSP Mindset is the foundation of success. Through our mindset, we can learn to see the world in a more positive light, which can help us become more successful and fulfilled. It shapes the way we view ourselves, our abilities, and our possibilities. Having a positive mindset helps us to stay
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