by Coach Chuck Barnard Courage is not an emotion but action emanating from the emotion of love which has cast aside the fear that resides in the mind, heart, body, and or gut (gut instincts). Courage only happens when fear is, was, or could be present. When I was attacked by a dog as aContinue reading “Living Courageously”
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Parts of the Human Spirit
by Charles Barnard The parts of the human spirit we discuss here at Growth Mindset Training Academy begins with the components that go into building the mindset of a champion arch. Those parts of the human spirit are a foundation of love, piers of faith and faithfulness, voussoirs of family and friends as well asContinue reading “Parts of the Human Spirit”
Being a Warrior Against Fear
by Coach Chuck Barnard My resolution for the coming year is to become a warrior against fear. Fear is a powerful enemy. Like all emotions fear does have a purpose. Fear triggers the fight, flee, or freeze response. It is a valuable ally when it is real and not irrational. What is real fear? WhenContinue reading “Being a Warrior Against Fear”
New Year Resolutions: Keys to Seeing Them Through
by Charles Barnard The statistics on fulfilling new year resolutions are not promising. They are also not surprising. The simple fact is a high percentage of people will not stick with their resolution long enough to generate the habit they are seeking. For most people the desired outcome is related to their health. Typically, theyContinue reading “New Year Resolutions: Keys to Seeing Them Through”
Mental Health and Your Mindset
By Charles Barnard “Compared to the 20th century, the total number of celebrities who died from a drug-related death in the 21st century increased, possibly due to an increased involvement of prescription opioids. Negative effects on individual health decisions of celebrity’s followers could be the result.”[1] This was the conclusion from a report published inContinue reading “Mental Health and Your Mindset”
Caring for the Human Spirit
By Charles Barnard Caring for the human spirit is simply too often ignored. Probably, it is ignored because we don’t truly understand what it is. The human spirit is often used interchangeable with the soul but it is more than your soul. The best way to probably define the human spirit is to look atContinue reading “Caring for the Human Spirit”
What Lies At the Heart of Mastering Your Mindset?
by Charles Barnard Family, friends, sweet treats, hot chocolate, a nice meal, laughter, songs, games, and of course the presents, these things often are representative of the fun and joy that is supposed to come with the holidays. For others, the imagery can be much different. Rushing from one home to another. Fighting with cousins,Continue reading “What Lies At the Heart of Mastering Your Mindset?”
Adolescent and Teen Mental Health, Lessons from Covid-19 Pandemic
by Charles Barnard In this short clip from a conversation about the impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of children and adolescents there are a couple of important points being made. The key words being brought up in this clip are fear, anxiety, isolation and then the protective issues such as social connectedness andContinue reading “Adolescent and Teen Mental Health, Lessons from Covid-19 Pandemic”
Athlete Psychology
Athlete psychology or sports psychology is too often ignored when training young athletes. Could it be too many think of it only if someone is having emotional struggles? In reality, athlete psychology is really about training athletes to develop the thinking processes, mindset, and emotional management skills that enable them to consistently perform at theirContinue reading “Athlete Psychology”
Resiliency and Mindset
by Charles Barnard The following article was adapted from an article written by Louise Bevan that first appeared in the Epoch Times on October 24, 2021. It was then updated on November 1, 2021. “He was only wearing dirty trousers that he could not hold up. He was in so much pain, could hardly walk,Continue reading “Resiliency and Mindset”
