Dr. Mike GrossSep 9, 20205 minDeveloping the Observing MindYogi Berra famously said, “You can’t think and hit at the same time.” I famously said, “Using a quote to start any writing endeavor is...
Dr. MikeMar 19, 20204 minAn Open Letter to Student-Athletes: Lessons I have Learned from you Amidst a CrisisLast year on January 27, my best friend suddenly passed away – my dad. My last contact with him came earlier that day when he texted me...
Dr. Mike GrossJan 29, 20184 minMeditation: Weight-Lifting for the Brain“It is my belief that mental exercise will become as common a practice as brushing our teeth is today. It is then that I think the world...
Dr. Mike GrossDec 19, 20177 minA Mindful Walk Spoiled? Golf and the Ultimate Performance MythFor years I stayed away from the golf course. Perhaps it was the traumatic incident of breaking down into tears after losing to my best...
Dr. Kendahl ShortwayOct 1, 20174 minMeeting Failure and Defeat with Self-CompassionAnyone who has participated in sports at any level is familiar with feelings and thoughts of inadequacy, uncertainty, failure, and...
Dr. Mike GrossAug 2, 20175 minMindful Miles: Applying an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) technique to running“I’m a runner now!” My fiancée proudly proclaimed recently after running two miles outside for the first time. It may or may not have...
Dr. Mike GrossJul 7, 20176 minOne Mindful Bite, Everybody Knows the RulesIf you haven’t seen BarStool Sports pizza reviews which features the catchphrase “one bite everybody knows the rules,” the rules are...
Dr. Mike GrossJun 12, 20174 minAn Athlete's Search for MeaningAt TriState SportPsych we have adopted what on paper sounds like a fairly simple philosophy – “Make each moment meaningful.” In a world...
Dr. Mike GrossMay 11, 20173 minDistraction – What do thoughts got to do with it? Got to do with it, got to do with itAfter you get done humming the title of this blog to the tune of Tina Turner’s What’s Love got to do with it, turn your attention to the...