Become more perfect by changing these 2 things

Hope you are enjoying the weekend, People enjoyed my recent notes on how to become the "perfect perfectionist."In particular, many high achievers were relieved to hear that I understood their desire to be perfect, and how when people tell them, "mist...

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Jan 21, 2023
How to Become the "Perfect Perfectionist"

Hello, Today's message goes out to all my perfectionists who don't want to hear that mistakes are ok. They aren't.They cause us to lose games, get embarrassed and disappoint others.If mistakes were OK, we wouldn't keep score, coach wouldn't yell when...

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Jan 14, 2023
Mental Health Takes Priority in Crisis

Hi, Many of you know I am an avid Buffalo Bills fan. The excitement of the Bills versus Bengals for the #1 seed in the playoffs quickly turned dark when Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field and needed CPR for 9 minutes to ge...

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Jan 04, 2023
Even More Answers to your "What if ...?" Questions!

Happy new year, I think I hear a "what if?" question from someone daily. Not just clients, but friends and family too. And in my own head.That's because it is a very a normal question (we have a "negativity bias"), despite the anxiety it causes. And...

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Dec 31, 2022
Answers to your "What if ...?" Questions

Hi, "What if ... (insert something scary here)?"This is a common question that produces a lot of anxiety. And we tend to get stuck in this "what if ...?" thinking asking one question after another. Check out my articles below on how to interrupt this...

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Dec 23, 2022
Injured and anxious? I got you.

Hi, Unfortunately I've seen a rise in injuries and surgeries on my caseload. I hope you are healthy, but if not I have two ideas for you to help you on your rehabilitation journey.Be well,Dr. Eddie***Imagery During RehabThere is a lot to be anxious a...

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Dec 17, 2022
Exactly how to slow your mind down

Hi, Two videos this week for you.The first teaches a couple practical strategies to slow down the overthinking. And the second is more specific when it's keeping you up at night.Enjoy and get some rest,Dr. Eddie***Slow Overthinking DownYou ever get s...

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Dec 10, 2022
This is what your coach wants

Happy Friday, I spent much of my life wanting to please others. The thought of disappointing my significant other, my kids, my boss and my peers kept me in a state of anxiety. I was distracted by that anxiety and made decisions based on fear.That is...

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Dec 02, 2022
What to do if you don't want to disappoint Coach

Good Monday Morning, I hope you enjoyed the Thanksgiving weekend. I had the pleasure of seeing my Bills win twice in Detroit. First against the Browns eight days ago as the snow storm prevented the game from being played in Buffalo. Then again on Tha...

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Nov 28, 2022
Some extreme sport psychology for you

Happy Saturday, If you are in Michigan, I have a great video on extreme sports for you that can be applied to training and competing in the snow storms we have now! (And still some unique strategies to help you all in any adversity, regardless of tem...

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Nov 19, 2022