Are you taking the time to love and appreciate yourself? It’s no secret that high-performing athletes are hard on themselves. It’s what got you here, right? But what happens when you’re not getting the results you want? Or when that tough love leads to performance anxiety and self-doubt? Self-compassion and self-acceptance are some crucial, hidden ingredients of success. These concepts remind athletes to treat themselves like a friend, while accepting the parts of themselves that they cannot change and that make their story unique.

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a relaxation technique that involves tensing and relaxing muscles one by one. This is done to reduce stress and anxiety as athletes become more aware of any muscle tension and learn to let it go, creating a state of deep relaxation.