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The More You Know

by Stevie Scott, MS, ATC How confident would we be if our mechanic had trouble finding the hood latch to check out our car? Or if we went to the dentist and they kept second guessing which sharp instrument to put in our mouth? We can agree that our confidence

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Unmasking Imposter Syndrome

by Lelsey Brown, MS, ATC Imposter Syndrome — it’s that nagging feeling of being a fraud, no matter how much you’ve achieved or how hard you’ve worked. You know, the one where success feels like luck, and you’re constantly worried someone will ‘find you out.’ Though it’s not a psychiatric

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Hacking The New Habit

by Christina Wright, MS, ATC Building new habits can have a profound effect on our personal and professional life. By establishing positive routines and integrating them into our daily lives we can improve our overall well-being, increase our productivity, and boost our confidence! Who doesn’t like a good confidence boost?

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Building Confidence

by Aaron Weidman, MS, ATC, CEAS Listen, we’ve all struggled with confidence at some point. Thoughts enter into our mind like, “I’m not good enough at my job,” or “I’m always last to complete my work tasks,” or, “I’m such a failure.” Sometimes the day-to-day has a way of getting

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It’s Never Too Late

by Hollye Robinson, MS, LAT, ATC They say, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going,” right? So, how tough and gritty are we when it comes to learning new things? What can we do to combat complacency? How are we fighting fears that will finagle us from becoming

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Constructing Your Mental Fortress

by Rachel Reichel, MS, CEAS II, NREMT, LAT, ATC Every day is an opportunity to build our mental strength, like the defense of a mighty fortress. Let’s frame our own mental fortitude and mental health journey as the construction and defense of our own empire. A castle, an army? Yep!

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Cognitive Conditioning

by Kelly Trevino, MS, ATC Want to try and help increase your brain health? Working on your brain health helps to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s or other types of dementias. A strong brain also helps to slow other declining factors as we age such as memory and reaction.

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Zen & Flex

by Sydney Boyce, MS, LAT, ATC, RYT200 If we’re Building Health this month, we have to tackle both physical and mental health, right? So let’s talk yoga. It’s here to build both at the same time! Yoga is a form of physical activity where you can strengthen, stretch, and improve

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Pump Up Your Mood

by Kelly Trevino, MS, LAT, ATC Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. At least one in five people will experience depression in their lifetime and it does not discriminate – all genders, race, and ages can develop depression. Treatment for depression currently consists of prescription medication

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Get Your Mind Right

by Savannah Peters, MS, ATC, LAT Whether you’re older or younger, big or small, novice or seasoned yogi (yoga master) there’s a space for mindfulness to have a positive impact in your life. The benefits of being mindful are available to all who have the time to practice their skills.

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Hangin’ (Mentally) Tough

by Sal Chavez, MSEd, LAT, ATC Staying physically active and fit can have a positive impact on your life. Check! This is an expected adage from an athletic trainer, but how often do you consider your mental strength in tandem with your physical strength? Mental strength and toughness can be

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Game On: Power Up With Video Games

by Dakota Cool, ATC At the end of a long shift or busy workday, leaving time for our bodies to recharge is vital for the next day’s work. Regular physical activity can do wonders for the human body, but let’s not neglect our mental health as well! When our brains

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