The Power of Connection: Lessons from Dogs and Children
So, I've been dog-sitting my daughter's two adorable cocker spaniels, Oliver and Barry, and let me tell you, these pups are all about...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Apr 20, 2023
- 5 min
How to Manage Breakups
Spring is a magical time of the year when everything around us seems to come alive. Flowers begin to bloom, and the world is transformed...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Apr 11, 2023
- 2 min
What if I Make the Wrong Decision?
With graduation season in full swing, there are many things to consider and numerous decisions to be made. In May, I have a son...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Apr 6, 2023
- 2 min
Are You Prepared to Retire? Athletes Must Invest Now.
Retirement from swimming is an emotional and physical rollercoaster. Elite swimmers dedicate years to training their bodies and minds to...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Apr 3, 2023
- 2 min
Disorder Eating. Eating Disorders
Swimming is an incredible sport that requires a lot of hard work and dedication. But let's be real, it also involves squeezing into a...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 30, 2023
- 4 min
The Secret to Mental Toughness. Kill the ANTs on Deck!
Call in the exterminator and build mental toughness! A while back, I was invited to speak to a group of athletes at a sports camp. It got...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 28, 2023
- 3 min
Burnout, It's Real.
I'm excited to chat with you today about burnout, what it really means, the symptoms to keep an eye out for, and most importantly, how to...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 23, 2023
- 3 min
Is it Healthy to Push Through an Injury to Finish?
Standing just 4’8” tall, Kerri Strug was a little gymnastics dynamo from Arizona who won a team bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 22, 2023
- 3 min
Does My Child Have Anxiety?
I often work with young swimmers who struggle with anxiety. Anxiety is a common condition that can affect a child's ability to perform...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 15, 2023
- 2 min
You Are More than What You Do
It is unfortunate that one of the distressing aspects of sports is the belief that a young athlete's value and worth are linked to their...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Mar 14, 2023
- 3 min
Practice Emotional Regulation
The challenges of being unable to regulate emotions are numerous for elite swimmers. For example, anxiety, fear, or anger can negatively...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Feb 22, 2023
- 2 min
Psychological Flexibility the Key to Peak Performance
As an elite swimmer, psychological flexibility is a crucial skill that can impact your performance, team experience, and overall mental...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Feb 19, 2023
- 1 min
Practice of Identifying Your Values
What is good for mental health? Identifying your values. Did you know that identifying your values is key to improving your mental...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
- Feb 18, 2023
- 1 min
Practice being Quiet
What is good for mental health? Quiet. When you take time to be quiet, you give yourself space to unpack your thoughts and emotions. You...
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