by Andrew Bednarzik | May 6, 2020 | Sports Psychology and Performance
Combating Stress During Quarantine:Tools for Emotional Wellness This is an unprecedented time and it’s causing all kinds of challenges for people. In my practice, I’ve noticed some patterns in the challenges people are experiencing while in quarantine. I want to...
by Andrew Bednarzik | Feb 12, 2020 | Sports Psychology and Performance
Warren Buffett (the third richest person in the world), Abraham Lincoln (one of the most influential leaders of all time), Bill Russell (one of the best basketball players of all time), and Adele (one of the world’s most talented singers) all have at least one thing...
by Andrew Bednarzik | Oct 28, 2019 | Sports Psychology and Performance
I can’t take credit for this saying, but I really like it. It captures the idea that performance anxiety doesn’t have to be a bad thing if you learn to manage it. You can even use it to your advantage! The butterflies or nerves will be there for big events. It’s not...
by Andrew Bednarzik | Oct 7, 2019 | Sports Psychology and Performance
You’ve practiced this a million times. You’re ready. You’re good at this….then why is your heart beating so fast? Why are your palms sweating? Your thoughts are all over the place and your muscles feel heavy and stiff. You’re wondering where your confidence is when...
by Andrew Bednarzik | Sep 17, 2019 | Sports Psychology and Performance
If you’re an athlete, enjoy being active, or need to be physically active for your job – injuries can be devastating. The physical effects, which are hard enough, are just the tip of the iceberg. It affects you emotionally and socially, in addition to disrupting the...
by Andrew Bednarzik | Sep 3, 2019 | Sports Psychology and Performance
College coaches line the sidelines and the best club teams in the region fill the fields. After 12 years of playing soccer, I’m playing in what may be the final games of my competitive career. Our team is decent, but we’re not likely to win it all. The good news is...
