Author: Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli

Dr. Petruzzelli is a clinical & sport psychologist, triathlete, and certified mindfulness meditation teacher and a certified perinatal mental health psychologist in Sacramento, California.

Life changes fast…

I will miss our sweet sweet Pumpkin. I know he is riding on the wind and explore more of nature that he loved so much.

Cherish and trust yourself. When you give to yourself and what you need, you are no longer dependent on others to provide validation, as a result the freedom allows you to love more freely and give more freely without expectation.  

The Voice

Came across this poem while looking at my Twitter feed. I love Shel Silverstein, and I love that all of his poems were lessons for life. I remember writing to him in 4th grade and him sending me back a signed bookmark. Ah great memories! I especially love this poem because It embodies everything I … Continue reading The Voice

Start with Resilience

I really appreciate LAVA magazine and other sports mags, such as Runners World, Running Times, Triathlete Mag, for featuring articles that highlight the importance of training the mental aspect of performance. Here is a recent article that highlights developing a personal resilience over fear. Check it out!Mind Games: Learning to Suffer http://lavamagazine.com/features/mind-games-learning-to-suffer/#axzz22WQF4fYe Mental control and managing internal and … Continue reading Start with Resilience