Read full article on Nike.com: https://www.nike.com/a/self-talk-using-bridge-statements “Some psychologists recommend what they call bridge statements. These soften the contradiction between what you’re thinking and what you’re physically experiencing, says Petruzzelli, creating a bridge between the two opposing sentiments. They also draw on past experiences to ground your positive self-talk in reality. For example, instead of telling … Continue reading Article Repost: Self-Talk Using Bridge Statements
Author: Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli
Dr. Petruzzelli is a clinical sport psychologist, triathlete, and certified mindfulness meditation teacher located in Sacramento, California. She works with elite athletes and sports teams across the country. She is a competitive athlete and enjoys practicing yoga, spending time with her family, and traveling.
Hi, Shadow!
“People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls. One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.” –Carl Jung, Psychology and Alchemy Today I went for a long training run outside. It’s been a while but I needed the natures’ therapy … Continue reading Hi, Shadow!
Are You Outgrowing?
In the dry Sacramento Valley nothing seems to grow in our yard except for succulents and dessert plants. I’m okay with that. They remind me of home, of my mom. But that’s beside the point. Today, I finally got the inclination to work with some of our outdoor succulents that needed some tender loving care. … Continue reading Are You Outgrowing?
What is Gritty Genius? (6 min podcast)
Dr. P is getting back to the bricks of what “Gritty Genius” podcast is about. It’s about using what you’ve gone through to refine and cultivate your own “personal genius,” and manifest it this world. It’s about keeping it real and sharing what we have gone through to help other realize this is process apart … Continue reading What is Gritty Genius? (6 min podcast)
Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli 