Kirsten Allen1 min readWhy Low-Stakes Still Feel High-PressureYou were a collegiate athlete. Now you compete recreationally—just for fun. It’s a different sport, sure, but you figure your athletic...
Kirsten Allen1 min readThe Nighttime Struggle: Resting a High-Performing MindIt'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 Allen1 min readFinals Again—And Here We AreIt'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 Allen1 min readThe Mental Challenge of Taking It EasyYour 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 Allen1 min readWhat 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...