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Common Goals
Why Low-Stakes Still Feel High-Pressure
You were a collegiate athlete. Now you compete recreationally—just for fun. It’s a different sport, sure, but you figure your athletic...
Kirsten Allen
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The Nighttime Struggle: Resting a High-Performing Mind
It's bed time. Okay--time to wind down. You've taken a hot shower and done some deep breathing, stretched, and diffused essential oils ....
Kirsten Allen
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Finals Again—And Here We Are
It's final week. Uh oh. Why didn't you study earlier? Why do you always wait til the last minute? Yes, you respond well to deadlines and...
Kirsten Allen
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The Mental Challenge of Taking It Easy
Your alarm goes off and you're up. No hesitation. You're excited for the workout and you're off in no time. Warm-up is done and it's time...
Kirsten Allen
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What If You’re Not All In Anymore?
You've been here before. You know how to handle this. This isn't that different from every other race. But you're different. Your heart...
Kirsten Allen
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