CORONA VIRUS, CORONA VIRUS *Cardi B voice* Hey guys. It's been awhile since I've last posted but I might as well start up again with all this time we have, right??? If I'm honest, it's been hard for me to take a "break" in the midst of all of this going on. No, I haven't… Continue reading World Stop…
Author: Rachel Hampton
As an athlete that has battled against clinical depression and anxiety, I've noticed the stigma around athletes and mental health. Because athletes are viewed as physically strong, many people equate that strength to being mentally strong simultaneously. I chose to create this website for all athletes, whether amateur or professional, for support, guidance, and understanding of how to really value your mental health. I believe that everyone on this earth belongs and has a purpose.
More Than Just an Athlete
2019 was... interesting to say the least. I made some very questionable choices, but everything worked out for my good at the end of the day. There were definitely seasons of pain, frustration, and confusion. But out of all the situations I've been in this past year, each one has helped me grow and trust… Continue reading More Than Just an Athlete
In Due Time…
We all want it now. We have good intentions, put in the hard work, and expect to see results almost immediately. But it doesn't work that way. When it doesn't happen on our timing, we stress and worry about if we're doing all the right things. "Am I working hard enough?" "Am I good enough?" We… Continue reading In Due Time…
“All-or-Nothing” Mindset
Hey guys! It's been a minute. I've been meaning to post more... but then life happened for me this summer. But we're back now! (Hopefully more consistently for the rest of 2019). Anyways... I've been having these split-second realizations about myself lately and it's a beautiful thing. In a session a few weeks ago, my therapist pointed… Continue reading “All-or-Nothing” Mindset
Growing Pains
I was finally able to compete in my first meet as an unattached athlete– and it couldn’t have gone any worse. I could blame the weather (the rain stopped for a good two seconds during the first heat… by time my heat came around, the rain returned) but I won’t because there’ll be plenty more… Continue reading Growing Pains
Mental Health for Athletes 