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MHAM Revisit: The Power of Asking for Help May 10, 2021

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite Playbook Blogs that focus on prioritizing ourselves and our own needs.

Last week we kicked off with: Be kind...

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Stop Constantly Apologizing Apr 26, 2021

There are appropriate times for apologies. We will all make mistakes in both our personal and professional lives. But have you ever found yourself saying “Sorry” a lot in your day?...

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Knowing When to Let Go Apr 19, 2021

Perseverance is important. You should never aim to quit or give up. But there can be a danger in pushing forward when you should be falling back. We can all get so involved and committed to...

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How to Grow Your Identity Outside of Sports Apr 05, 2021

Reflections from our TWN Summit on Athlete Identity & Mental Health

Many times the hardest part of the journey to life after the game is the loss of identity. If your identity is wrapped up in...

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Why Not You? Mar 29, 2021

We have all been there - plagued with self doubt and feeling down on ourselves. Whether you are at the top of your game or just starting out, you’ve dealt with self doubt of some kind. Self...

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The Power of Asking for HelpĀ  Mar 22, 2021

We are taught to be independent, to figure it out ourselves and to go it alone. Admitting that we can’t do something or need support is seen as a sign of weakness or failure. But nothing...

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How Time Blocking Gives You Control Over Your Schedule Mar 15, 2021

Do you ever feel like your calendar is running you instead of the other way around? Especially in our mostly virtual world, it can be easy to lose track of your scheduled boundaries and personal...

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Refresh Your Resume Mar 01, 2021

When’s the last time you updated your resume? If it’s been awhile, you probably want to pull it out of your files and dust it off. It’s always a good idea to continually update...

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How to Be an Advocate Feb 22, 2021

If we had to define the last twelve months, we’d describe them as an awakening. So many people awoke from “business as usual” and started to see with their own eyes that we need...

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The Benefits of PausingĀ  Feb 15, 2021

When is the last time you stepped out of the constant blur of calls, meetings and never ending to-dos? How long has it been since you paused, took a step back and thought about how things are...

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The Importance of Serving Others Feb 08, 2021

 

We all have our own goals, mission and purpose in our work. Just as hard as you are working towards your goals, someone else is out there working hard towards their own. As important as it...

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How Gratitude Can Keep Us Going Feb 01, 2021

 

Be grateful. It’s something so simple, yet it gets easily overlooked, especially when difficult times hit. The “why me” attitude can kick in and everything starts to become...

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