Tag Archives: adapting
The Workaholic – a lateral move
If the workaholic approach for filling the void is a coping pattern for you, you may find you give yourself fully to your job. It is likely your top priority and all else must fit in around it. If someone … Continue reading
Filling the Void
So you’re retired from athletics. Maybe you finally have the time to pursue some of those other interests you have always wanted to try. Maybe you jumped right into an exciting and fulfilling job right out of college. Or maybe, you … Continue reading
Reinvent yourself!
Are you, or someone you know, struggling with transitioning to a satisfying life after athletics? Do you feel stuck or like life is not all you know it can be? Do you miss the excitement that competition brought and the … Continue reading
Kicking the “what now” to the curb
So, perhaps you find yourself in the “what now’ place that follows many years of being quite clear on your identity…your identity as an athlete. In my work on myself and with other athletes going through the transition beyond athletics, … Continue reading
Beyond the Turkey and Stuffing: Step 1- Acknowledgement
There’s nothing like Thanksgiving for bringing the need to appreciate and acknowledge the things in life that we value to the forefront. This time of year, it is often customary to take at least a moment to reflect on things for which … Continue reading
Standing with ghosts
The other day, I took my son to see the Chandler Symphony perform. It was a pops concert, so I was sure there would be some tunes that would speak to him. As for me, I always enjoy the symphony. … Continue reading
A little birdie told me…
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