Helping Teens Navigate emotions

Helping Teens Navigate emotions

When my friend’s daughter vulnerably shared with me, I took a step back. Her 14 year old heart shared, “I am trying to love myself, but I don’t know how?” My 39 year old heart could completely relate. “I am still working on that”, I told her. Being a teenage girl,...
Building Resiliency and Preparing for the Unexpected

Building Resiliency and Preparing for the Unexpected

Last week I had the opportunity to attend my first Canada Games. This event is like a mini-Olympics for Canadian athletes. In figure skating, the top two Pre-Novice skaters in each discipline and from each province get selected to attend. The event happens only every...
Reflect before you Goal set

Reflect before you Goal set

As we begin a new year, it is important to reflect on the one that has just passed. Too often athletes set a goal, work hard, and by the time they accomplish the goal they are on to the next one. Without taking a moment to celebrate the win, you may quickly find...
Using Gratitude to stay Positive

Using Gratitude to stay Positive

It is easy to get caught up in the challenges of everyday training. When you make a mistake, I am sure your mind reminds you of this constantly! Actually, mistakes seem to stick in our minds more easily than accomplishments. Keeping a positive mindset during practice...