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Start the week off right! We especially like rule 3. Try re-organizing your day and see how it impacts your productivity!

5 Bad Habits You Need to Eliminate According to Bruce Lee’s Wisdom Your life can be simpler — if you’re willing to do the work.

Former Ohio State football player Harry Miller recently retired from football due to mental health struggles. Yet another athlete shining light on the stigma of mental health in sports.

“You look around and you say, ‘something’s going on right now; Something needs to happen...The problem is that nobody has to say something—and that is precisely why somebody has to say something.”

Harry spoke with TODAY about his decision:

Ohio State football player says he’s retiring, details mental health struggles in deeply personal post “I am a life preserved by the kindness that was offered to me by others when I could not produce kindness for myself,” Harry Miller wrote on Twitter.

Our five external senses (vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) as well as our internal senses (vestibular, interoceptive, and proprioceptive) are our gateway to the world!

When/if these receptors in the nervous system malfunction, our association with everyday items can change. Sounds can become too loud, textures uncomfortable, lights too bright, etc.

Check out this great article from Psychology Today to learn more about Sensory Processing Disorder.

Sensory Processing Disorder Sensory processing disorder—also known as SPD or sensory integration disorder—is a term describing a collection of challenges that occur when the senses fail to respond properly to the outside world. Though the condition has gained recognition in recent years, it is widely debated and is not cur...

Do you need sound or silence? Some things to think about:

1. How do you react to organized sound? (i.e. music, singing, etc.)

2. How do you react to unorganized sound? (i.e. clanking, loud crowds, off-tune music)

3. How do you react to silence?

4. Can you change your mood by changing your "sound setting"?

Do you ever feel like a thousand different things are happening at once? Like your five senses are constantly being triggered? A shift to a minimalist lifestyle (or at least a minimalist headspace) can help with sensory overload.

Sensory integration issues can also be improved with noise-canceling headphones. Physically tuning out sound can help your cognition and improve focus.

Let's talk about minimalism. A minimalist lifestyle is focused on consuming less and living with more specific, meaningful items in your life.

While you might see some immediate benefits on your bank statement, your mental health will also thank you! The decluttering of our homes and living spaces will also declutter our minds. Improve your headspace with fewer decisions and fewer distractions.

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What is minimalism and why is it a current trend? This week, we'll discuss minimalism, decluttering our space and our minds, and sensory overload.

Here's a great article to get us started!

100 Things I’d Say to My 18-Year-Old Self About Minimalism There is wonderful truth contained here for all of us to hear—whether for the first time or the hundredth time.

Boundaries make the best neighbors. Here are some Tips from the Trail if you need some fence-mending:

1. Consider how you do boundaries. Is your fence line too flexible? Is it too rigid?

2. Notice how you interact with your loved ones and colleagues. Are you the easy-going guy? Or are you known as the “my way or the highway” person? I’m not saying one is better than the other, I’m just suggesting the flexion and tension ratio in our fences significantly impact our relationships. We have to come to awareness before we can make a change.

3. Talk to a friend or family member about what boundaries mean to them. You might be surprised what you can learn from others when we broach these types of topics.

It's important to build and maintain your boundaries. Check in on your "fences" from time to time. How is the tension? How is the flexion?

Read up on our newest blog for more on building better boundaries.

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Happy Monday! This week we'll be discussing boundaries and why they matter. Here's a blog post to get you started!

Boundaries: What are they? Why do they matter? - Trailtalk Boundaries are everything. You’ll get what I mean after a few more discussions about this important topic. If you visit with a Trailtalk® therapist, you will come to understand how you do or don’t do boundaries, and how that works or doesn't work for you.

Ending relationships can be a tough road to navigate. We found a great article by Joshua Becker on Becomingminimalist.com where Josh discusses "never having to cross the street."

In brief, are you conducting yourself in a way where you won't have to cross the street if you see the other person? (See our last post!)

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It can be tough navigating the end of a relationship. If you find yourself in an ethical dilemma, try this technique!

The "don't cross the street" mindset applies to professional relationships, friendships, and romantic relationships.

We all witnessed the saga of Mikaela Shiffrin unfold over the past week. Mikaela was considered a frontrunner in her Olympic skiing event and faced intense scrutiny when she error'd on her run. Simone Biles, who also faced similar scrutiny during the Summer Games, supported Mikaela.

It's important for us to celebrate others’ successes rather than reveling in their demise or defeat. Extend kindness!

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What happens when you outgrow your sport? How do you transition from one phase in life to another?

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There seems to be a disconnect between high-performing athletes and mental health resources. How does Team USA plan to help their athletes?

"Athletes will have access to therapists and psychiatrists throughout the Olympic Village and venues, ability to attend individual or group therapy sessions and a crisis hotline they can call, Dr. Jessica Bartley, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee's director of mental health services, said during a media summit in October 2021." - ABC News (🔗link in bio)

Is this enough? What do you think?

It's refreshing to see some mental health news coverage on this round of the Olympics. After Simone Biles brought international recognition to mental health this past summer, we've seen a large push from athletes and organizations to eliminate the stigma behind mental health and therapy. Olympic athletes now have access to group therapy, wellness apps and a crisis hotline during the games. A good start, but a long way to go.

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Happy Friday! Check out our interview with PCTV host Christine Napier on Mountain Connections. Allison discusses the ongoing pandemic's effect on mental health, the importance of finding a good therapist, general mental wellness tips, and more.

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Real Talk with Trail Talk's Allison Page Tune in to this interview with Trail Talk's Allison Page and PCTV host Christine B=Napier on Mountain Connections. Allison discusses the ongoing pandemic's e...

Did you receive our monthly newsletter? If not, you can read it here! In our Tips from the Trail, Allison discusses how we tend to run from our emotions.

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Tips from the Trail You Can Run, But you Can't Hide  — Do you tend to avoid uncomfortable emotions like anger, sadness, or fear? It’s pretty common. Many of us learn to “put on a happy face” and turn those strong emotions off.

This is common! Many of us learn to “put on a happy face” and turn those strong emotions off.

In this month’s blog, we discuss the effects of running from these emotions, and some tips on how to cope.

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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious - take a walk! Nature heals 🌳💚

Give your worries to the woods this weekend ~

Trailtalk celebrates National hammock day! We all need some unplug time.

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Kevin Love joined Sports Illustrated's Robin Lundberg to talk about his mental health journey. Kevin is notably one of the first high-profile athletes to open up about his mental health.

Love uses his platform as an elite NBA athlete to bring mental health to the forefront. Kevin often notes he's not an expert on the subject, but his personal battles give him a perspective to share that might help others dealing with similar issues.

Kevin Love Discusses Mental Health and His Future With Cavs Kevin Love Discusses Mental Health and His Future With Cavs

Naomi Osaka chose to exercise her self-care and skipped press conferences after her French Open match.

She received some initial backlash, but support from athletes poured in from around the world.

“… I stand with you! Your mental health is just as important as your physical health” - Lisa Leslie

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“Everyone gets frustrated. I think the best way to deal with it is to not set such a strict time frame for completion, and always look for small victories and progress in the projecting process. These can be super small- even just learning new micro beta or feeling better on a move. I get frustrated and down on myself, but then try to come back with a more open mind.”
mitchell is a world-class rock climber who has conquered some incredible routes, most notably the China Doll route in Boulder, Colorado (a 5.14 trad route - a.k.a. very difficult and complex!)

Molly is a mental health advocate and has many talks and articles about her relationship with mental health and climbing. See her profile for more great content!

“Anxiety has also been a factor that has really made me struggle. There are bad days where everything just feels overwhelming and I feel like my self worth is really low. But it also has taught me a lot. I don't know if I would be so obsessive as I am without it, nor if I would appreciate the presence that I find in climbing. It's a part of me and learning to manage it has made me stronger.”

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“The truth is that Sven needed skiing all these years. It gave him professional purpose, a sense of identity—and, after Beth’s death, a pathway to peace.”

Mental Health Awareness Month continues as we look at another great read from . Sven Brunso shares his story of love, loss, and skiing.

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⛷Nature heals!

speaks with this month (mental health awareness month) about how the mountains have helped her heal and grow through loss and grief. She has an incredible story and continues to motivate us all everyday.

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The pandemic has done a number on us, in too many ways to count. Our bodies are responding with feelings of fatigue and lack of focus, experts say. Here are some tips to help you feel better.

If Your Brain Feels Foggy And You're Tired All The Time, You're Not Alone