Sports Anxiety

When England beat Pakistan to become T20 World Champions in November 2022, they crowned an extraordinary rise to the top from the depths of 2015, and became the first male side to hold the 20-over and 50-over titles at the same time. This is the story of how they got there. From early failure, to the building of a golden generation, and a look to the future, this is the must-listen story from the key protagonists about building one of England’s most successful sporting teams from rubble.

When we walk we find the space to process our feelings, and we begin to have the courage to be vulnerable and honest with ourselves. Walking awakens the intuition that helps us face up to our difficulties and walk alongside them, enabling us to find positive solutions to our problems. Our ancestors knew all about movement - they walked across the planet, understanding nature and learning to respect and work in harmony with it.

As an athlete in his sophomore year of college, Billy Hansen found himself miserable. Two years later, as a senior, he enjoyed the most satisfying basketball season of his life. The path from depression and anxiety to joy and peak performance was somewhat unconventional. A therapist taught him to meditate, enabling him to face his problems instead of shrinking from them. This book, then, is about playing sports, overcoming anxiety, the practice of meditation, growing up, and discovering how to live well.

Josef Bloch, antiguo portero de un equipo de fútbol, es despedido de su trabajo como mecánico y debe empezar una nueva etapa en su vida por cauces tan dolorosos como desconocidos para él. Vivirá escrupulosamente cada momento del día, pero también los atravesará como si un velo de algodón lo envolviera todo. Ni el cine, ni el crimen, ni el viaje lograrán crear sensaciones capaces de llegar a su conciencia de una forma clara. Sólo los recuerdos de su época de futbolista serán capaces de presentarse ante él de un modo más o menos aprehensible.

You see, practicing mindfulness, self-love, and meditation does not have to be complicated. Even if you have tried other solutions that did not work. The truth is, it’s much easier than you think. According to Tara Brach, a famous psychologist, and teacher, meditation helps to develop greater awareness and be present in the moment and to open the heart to ourselves and others without sacrifice.

Bailey I’ve been invisible my whole life. Only one year left of high school and I will be free to shine. Free of my oldest brother and his best friend. A new beginning. One without Ethan. Ethan Two things I look forward to each day—basketball and Bailey. Both will be gone when I graduate. My senior year is supposed to be the year I make my mark. Win the championship and get the girl. Both are impossible. A standalone small town forbidden love sports romance and a guaranteed HEA. No cheating. No cliffhangers.. Adult contents included.

The Silver Lining: The Intersection of Sexual Assault and Anxiety Through the World of Gymnastics explores the intricacies of the silver medal, the silver between the black and white of life, and best of all, the silver lining. In this book, author Serena Pergola shares stories of trauma and challenges and explains how she leveraged a daunting mental health journey, a solid foundation in her support systems, and unexpected optimism to become stronger than ever before.

Few people realize that mental exercises can help you control your thoughts, memories, and emotions. People do exercises for their muscles — why shouldn’t everyone do exercises for their mind? For a few minutes a day, mental exercises can help you fight the effects of modern daily stress on your mind and body, so that you feel calm, think clearly, concentrate longer, and do your best more easily. Would you welcome any changes in your life? There are real-life examples of how mental exercises can help you and your loved ones reduce stress; increase focus; improve creativity; improve ...