Category: Athlete Perfectionism

The Dear Mark Project Podcast with Maria

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Maria, the host of The Dear Mark Project Podcast, invited me on to talk about how social media can negatively impact our body image. Most importantly, I talk about how you can improve your relationship with it. I'm a professional mental health counselor, specializing in treating anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders, so body image is … Continue reading The Dear Mark Project Podcast with Maria →

What will you do today to Finish Stronger?

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"Finish Stronger" It's one of my daily goals. Finish Stronger comes from having a growth mindset. I aim to finish my day or whatever I have going on stronger than when I started. It allows me strive to do great things without becoming overwhelmed. It navigates me through finding a balance in life and learn … Continue reading What will you do today to Finish Stronger? →

Initial Consultation for Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching: what to expect

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Gratitude, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Athlete, Injured Runner, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, New Runner, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

Runners, athletes and weekend warriors, I offer a free, brief consultation for mindset and mental wellness coaching. Are you curious about what to expect when you contact me? Here's what we'll talk about: I'll provide insight on what I do as a professional and how I can be of guidance. I'll mention a few areas … Continue reading Initial Consultation for Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching: what to expect →

Using endurance events to improve habits, rewire faulty/distorted/negative thoughts, and opportunity to create habits that better serve you

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Perfectionism, Badwater 267 VR, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Race, Running, Safety, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

Your anxiety is lying to you. Creating change through doing a long event like Badwater 267 VR (and the elite version), occupies time I'd normally use on writing blogs, marketing, and cleaning the house. It is time consuming. Taking time away, not 100% of my time, however, is challenging me in a way that some … Continue reading Using endurance events to improve habits, rewire faulty/distorted/negative thoughts, and opportunity to create habits that better serve you →