Referring to this article: Phelps article
The mind is sensitive. It stretches, relaxes, and has an injury prone temdency. Our thoughts, in turn, carry a lot of weight towards our actions as well as in the aftermath of our actions.
Welcome the success of 23-time Olympic Gold Medal champion, with 28 total medals, and Baltimore native, Michael Phelps.
When I worked in public health, one of the men I served, let's call him, Renny, told me that he wanted to train his mind like Olympic athletes. Now, let me tell you that I ran two men's health programs that focused on behavioral health and making changes in behavioral health. Therefore, my mindset in hearing Renny's question...focus on the basics of behavioral change, the contemplation phase, before diving into action.
Olympians deal with a whirlwind of emotions as they put all of their rigorous training together. I had to simmer down the desire without shutting down Renny because, for one, in public health we did not have the access to the personnel that Olympians have. Plus, the program was not set up in that manner.
Yet, reading about Michael Phelps' journey as a retired Olympian has ignited interest. We often hear about the mindset one needs to have success. Well, Phelps conquered it. As the article alludes maybe a little too much.
So, what now for someone in Phelps' position?
I, of course, am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. However, when a struggle or injury exists, I know that a modification may be needed. A change, if you will. In this case, a mental change, which the champion is championing has taken a necessary process.
Change has its difficulty. But, many other individuals can relate to this gold medal 🏅.
Derek | @teemptraining | derekteempt@gmail.com
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