Embrace the near win By Sarah Lewis (Art historian and critic) Is it actually the near win that pushes us toward success? Art historian Sarah Lewis noticed something important at her first museum job: not every artwork was a masterpiece. Watch the video to consider…
Grit: The power of passion and perseverance By Angela Lee Duckworth (Qualified psychologist and assistant professor in the Psychology department at the University of Pennsylvania) After leaving her demanding job as a management consultant to teach seventh graders in a New York public school, Angela…
Jet lag: What it is and how to combat it Jet lag is a temporary condition which occurs when you travel quickly across time zones and your body’s circadian rhythm pattern becomes disrupted. It affects individuals in different ways. Common symptoms include persistent fatigue, daytime…
What is amenorrhea? Amenorrhea is known as the absence of menstrual periods which is often brought about through disruption in the reproduction system and is common among high performing athletes. This condition occurs within 3-5% of those who menstruate and can often cause distress to…
Travel fatigue as an athlete Managing travel fatigue as an athlete can be difficult, especially when travelling internationally or when travel schedules are not always within your control. Travel fatigue is defined as temporary exhaustion caused by travel, typically following irregular sleep, prolonged inactivity, restricted…
