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Finding the right professional

With so many experts out there who are doing what I do for a profession and so many experts who have decades more experience than I do, I carefully select the mentors from which I learn from and the same is true for the professionals that Karel and I welcome into our life to help us with our own needs. Seeing that a mentor has experience, I find this valuable as I want to understand different approaches and methods to help me determine the most appropriate advice that aligns with my philosophy and that will help me better serve my coaching and nutrition athletes.  With so many experts out there, here are some ways that I select the professionals that help out with our coaching athletes (ex. physical therapists, sport psychologists, PhD researchers, other coaches, etc.) as well as the experts who I look up to and consult with as mentors.  1. You believe in his/her philosophy. When you have insight on how an expert approaches situations and how he/she helps others, you will gain tru

Are you seeking help?

Do you find yourself using forums to gather advice on yourself when you are vulnerable and in need of help? Did you ever consider that the people giving you advice are strangers, knowing nothing about you, your life, your struggles, your needs, your journey and your goals? While forums can be a great place to learn, don't just seek help from anyone. There's an expert out there who is a professional, trained to help you with your individual needs. Often times, when a question is asked on a forum, there are dozens, if not hundreds of responses, from all types of people. The same goes for articles and information on the internet. While some information may be valuable and credible, it becomes very difficult to decipher between all the "this works for me" advice vs. what will work best for you. Rather than getting a concise or clear "right" answer, you end up more confused and overwhelmed than before you asked your one question. Be careful and very wary whe

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Conquer yourself

In my  last blog,  I talked about getting out of your own way. I find that many athletes are so focused on what everyone else is doing that when it comes back to your own reality, you believe that you are not good enough, doing enough, fast enough, strong enough, working hard enough or lean/skinny enough. Every day you are filled with thoughts and while some are positive, many of those thoughts can be negative interpretations of your weaknesses and mistakes. Ultimately, when you believe in negative thoughts, you self-esteem drops. It's easy to understand why so many athletes give up on themselves simply because of fear of failing and negative thinking. Let's look at some of the ways that you may be limiting yourself from reaching your full potential so you can conquer yourself and achieve your goals. PERFECTIONISM Are you never satisfied with your effort or performance?  Are constant negative thoughts filling your head as you are so self-critical with every a