Before we have a look at wellbeing in sport, let’s have a look at what is wellbeing? Defining wellbeing is complex and an area that continues to evolve. Following are some surface definitions of wellbeing from a variety of sources: “the condition of being contented, healthy or successful” ~ Collins Dictionaries …
Today on the blog, I wanted to share about mental health and how it relates to sport. Let’s get started… What is Mental Health? Mental health is a term often used to describe an individual’s mental state. The World Health Organisation defines it as: “A state of well-being in which every …
I have started to interview past athletes to discover their insights on Life Beyond Elite Sport. In particular, they are being asked how they made the transitions beyond elite sport. Today, we are lucky enough to have our first male interview – Stephen Huss. Life Beyond Elite Sport Athlete Interview …
Besides elite athletes, I have started to involve Professional Coaches in the dialogue on Life Beyond Elite Sport? Yes, I am stating the obvious, however coaches are within the athletes inner circle and get to know life as an athlete pretty well. Subsequently, coaches can and do play an important …
I have been talking about emotional intelligence in sport the past few weeks with colleagues. As I was discussing it, it got me reflecting, so I have decided to put something together under the over-arching theme Emotional Intelligence in Sport – Does It Fit? Subsequently, in this post, I will …
I have started to interview past athletes to discover their insights on Life Beyond Elite Sport. In particular, they are being asked how they made the transitions beyond elite sport. Today, we are lucky enough to have Alex Wallace. Life Beyond Elite Sport Interview – Alex Wallace Current Occupation Founder …
Sport can be challenging, especially when your livelihood depends on your performances. However, as an athlete you are more than your sport and are a human being first. Subsequently, today I wanted to share with you a way to start to reconnect with all areas of your life beyond elite …
The past few weeks, I have been talking to people about self-compassion and how it relates to sports people. Subsequently, today I wanted to share some more about the why, what, where, who and when of self-compassion in sport. Let’s get started… Why Self-Compassion? Quite simply because – “A moment …
I have started to interview past athletes to discover their insights on Life Beyond Elite Sport. In particular, they are being asked how they made the transitions beyond elite sport. Today, we are lucky enough to have Sally Greer. Life Beyond Elite Sport Interview – Sally Greer Current Occupation I …
I have started to interview past athletes to discover their insights on Life Beyond Elite Sport. In particular, they are being asked how they made the transitions beyond elite sport. Today, we are lucky enough to have Rachel Boardman. Life Beyond Elite Sport Interview – Rachel Boardman Current Occupation I …
