moments before a karate competition

Spotlight on Men’s Mental Health

July 2, 2023 Melanie Gibson 1

June is Men’s Mental Health Month, at least according to some calendars (others say it’s November). Regardless, it’s always a good time to talk about mental health. I’ll save you the trouble of asking the question my partner asked when I told him what I was working on—what do I [Read More]

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Building Resilience When You’re Feeling Stressed

March 29, 2023 Melanie Gibson 1

April is Stress Awareness Month. A way to combat stress is by developing resilience. For more resources on managing stress, visit the American Psychological Association’s resource page on resilience. John Coyle, Olympic medalist, author, and public speaker, has presented to leaders in my organization over the last year as part [Read More]

Reducing Martial Arts-Related Stress

April 4, 2022 Melanie Gibson 2

April is Stress Awareness Month. Most of us are unfortunately very “aware” of our own stress, but how often do we make the time to address it in a healthy way? Stress is how your brain and body respond to a challenge or demand. Your body may respond in a [Read More]