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What are you grateful for? That might
seem like a strange question to ask a high
performing athlete, but the emotion of
gratitude can help take your performance
to the next level.
Let us explain… Research has linked the
emotion of gratitude to better overall phys-
ical and mental health, sounder sleep, less
anxiety and depression. Athletes are more
satisfied with their teams, less likely to burn
out and enjoy better well-being overall.
Highlighting the importance of "enjoy-
ment over achievement". The player who
pursues achievement in hockey so dili-
gently that they forget about one of the
key purposes of the game, enjoyment and
fun, can often end frustrated and miser-
able. The athlete who pursues enjoyment
first, with a deep commitment to excel-
lence and improvement is the athlete who
lasts and achieves.
Grateful hockey players…
1. Value what they have
2. Are grateful for competitors
3. Appreciate the journey and struggle
4. Enjoy the pressure
5. Do not rely on winning
6. Learn to let go
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The Grateful Hockey Player
A D V E R TO R I A L | by HockeyShot Mental & Emotional Coach, John Haime
