Whether it’s the offseason, preseason, or the night before a game, writing out what’s on our minds is an incredible way to connect our mental wellbeing to physical performance. We’ll break down the benefits of daily journaling with insights from Colleen Quigley, Olympic runner and VIS League™ mentor, and Addie Bracy, Certified Mental Performance Consultant and VIS Expert™, and get their tips for prompt ideas, consistency, and how to overcome the desire to only write about the good days.
By: Eliza Bowman
VIS Creator
& Addie Bracy, MS, CPMC
VIS Expert
Topic: Mind
July 13 2023
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As women athletes, we face a lot of pressure. The demands we juggle can take a toll on our mental health, particularly if we aren’t regularly checking in with ourselves. Journaling can be a game changer. Writing in a paper journal is proven to be one of the best ways to connect with your emotions and build resiliency as you move through challenging times and mundane stretches.
Think of all your inner stresses, frustrations, and self-doubts as a knot of yarn in your mind. Each time ...