Mindfulness Really Matters to Athletes — Here`s How to Practice It Every Day

Stress is never a great ally to anyone, but unfortunately, it`s quite common for us all. And for athletes, it can be extra harmful. For those of us who are training, stress has the potential to derail workouts and even cause some health problems or injury.

"Research demonstrates that stress impacts not only risk of injury and athletic performance but recovery from injury and return to play," noted Bonnie Marks, PsyD and staff psychologist at NYU Langone`s Sports Performance Center. "Mental health can also be a great concern for injured athletes, who often feel disconnected from their sports community when stuck on the sidelines. Using mindfulness and other coping strategies to reduce and manage stress plays a crucial role in rehabilitation, both in terms of physical and mental quality of life.".....

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Bethany`s Notes: A short read with four quick tips to practice mindfulness every day.