Stop Trying To Be Perfect!
Posted on June 3, 2008 - Filed Under Self Improvement | Leave a Comment
If you want to talk about a limiting perspective on life that can take you out of the game faster than anything, it is what I call the “perfectionist frame.” The feeling or belief that whatever you are doing or working on has to be nothing less than perfect or it is unacceptable.
There are many possible places this comes from, whether it’s having parents who put that kind of pressure and expectation on you as a child, the experience of actually having done some thing(s) to perfection in the past and developing a compulsive attachment to that experience, wanting to show everything and everyone that you can do it or ultimately you really are better then them at the end of the day, the fear of “screwing up” or letting people down, fear or criticism, and on and on and on.
Read More..>>Branding Mindfulness - Losing The Labels
Posted on May 14, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
I’ve been fielding some
interesting emails on the topic
of what I refer to as
“engaged mindfulness”–using
your awareness as a way of
connecting and helping others.
I cheerfully “stole” it from the
concept of “socially engaged
Buddhism”–which is essentially
the same thing but with a Buddhist
label on it and a few Buddhist
terms of engagement.
I love the idea of taking what
we learn about ourselves, our
responses, and our world and
then getting out there to engage
more meaningfully and with
greater intention and awareness.
But does mindfulness have to
be branded? Can it stand on
its own without the Buddhist
package?
Research Findings Show Importance Of Strong Aau & Hs Coach Relationship
Posted on April 14, 2008 - Filed Under Recreation and Sports | Leave a Comment
Over the past 15 years there has been an influx of AAU programs in our country. Some believe that AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) basketball has hurt the game while others believe it has a needed place in youth basketball. Another important piece of the puzzle is the high school coach and his role in player development. Recently this relationship has not been a positive one.
Read More..>>Coaching Soccer - Trapping Skills And Drills Are Vital
Posted on March 14, 2008 - Filed Under Recreation and Sports | Leave a Comment
Being able to trap and control ball is important for any soccer player. No matter the trajectory of the ball’s arrival, a good soccer player must be able to receive and control it to maintain possession. Youth soccer coaches hoping to produce quality players should focus a good amount of effort on making sure their players learn to adequately trap the ball.
Whether it is a pass from a teammate, a clearance from the goaltender, or a cross from the outside, maintaining possession is vital. Your team will not be able to control the game if you can’t even control the ball. The team that dominates possession during a game usually creates more scoring opportunities A good first touch on the ball is often the difference between getting that goal and getting stripped of the ball.
Read More..>>The Perfect Summer
Posted on February 19, 2008 - Filed Under Self Improvement | Leave a Comment
It’s summer for those of us in the US and Europe. The sun is shining. The days are longer. We feel energized. Are you enjoying the classic joys of summer? Eating a dripping ice cream cone on a blazing, hot day, diving into a cool pool and walking barefoot on lush green grass? Or are you overwhelmed, overworked and overly stressed? Summer is a great time to regroup. Most of us keep different schedules for summer. We will make more trips, socialize more, and dress more casually. As a result our way of thinking loosens up a bit too, giving way to bursts of creativity and joy. Would you like to have a memorable summer as well as continue to experience personal and professional success?
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