“You have to learn how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” – Lou Piniella The key word here is “learn,” no one in this life born already knowing how to deal with stress or adversities in life. Plus we really don’t like being uncomfortable, because well…it’s uncomfortable! However through the understanding and belief that we … Continue reading Believe That You Can Choose
What Is The Point?
What is the point of…? Vision boards. Affirmations. Monitoring Self-Talk. Imagery. Relaxation. Mindfulness. Mental skills etc. Most people would think, for example, “To get better at ______ (fill in the blank)” or “Improve ______ (fill in the blank)” or “To get _______(fill in the blank)” or address whatever it is they told you they want … Continue reading What Is The Point?
Vision Boards, Talent, and…Half-steppin
“Take advantage of the luck you handed Or the talent, you been given Ain’t no, half steppin, ain’t no, no slippin” -Jay-Z from “My 1st Song” This weekend I started creating my vision boards (I like to create a few). Vision boards provide me with visual cues and mental images of concepts that keep me … Continue reading Vision Boards, Talent, and…Half-steppin
Happy One Year to Me! My Masters Swimming Anniversary!
“What if they get annoyed with me because I won’t really know what I am doing?” “I’ve never done a structured workout. What if I get really confused and look stupid?” “What if the coaches get annoyed with me. What if I don’t get faster and won’t know how to do something, like read the … Continue reading Happy One Year to Me! My Masters Swimming Anniversary!
Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli, Psy.D., PMH-C 