Becoming HeadStrong

The first episode in a 3 part series on stress, this episode focuses on the "fight" part of stress.

Gossip is inevitable, regardless of how you feel about it. Yet not all gossip is negative. In this episode, you will learn how gossiping can be positive!

"Why me?" is a question many people ask.... yet it often means they see themselves as a victim. This is not conducive to high level performance. In this episode, you will learn how to change this counterproductive question to a more productive mindset.

During stressful times, one of the most effective strategies for managing that stress is showing gratitude. In this episode, you will learn how gratitude changes our bodies and brains as well as a 10-second exercise that you can use to begin fighting your stress and enhancing your mental and physical health.

Using a countdown as a pre-performance routine can be very beneficial for some athletes. In this episode, Dr. Nick Galli discusses this countdown, how to create it, and how to use it for optimal performance.

Regardless of the task given, people respond differently. Some are excited and some are resistant. Those who tend to focus on the task at hand are those who are most successful in the end.

This episode is for all of those athletes and coaches who's seasons have been postponed or canceled due to COVID-19. You will learn that your feelings and emotions are normal as well as steps to take next. 

In this episode, Dr. Galli talks about a list written by Kobe Bryant about his rules for success. In Kobe's list, he talks about the importance of being a good story-teller. You will hear a story in this episode and learn the importance of finding your own path to greatness.

Our job with every client we work with is to work ourselves out of a job. We want our clients to become so mentally tough they don't need us. In this episode, you will learn a quick technique to assure you are living your best each day. 

Perfectionism is prevalent in today's youth, more so than ever before.  This trait can be highly detrimental to performance, yet it can also be used to help facilitate performance. Find out how to use it in a positive way in this episode.