Editor’s Note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s new desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Peak aims to connect readers to ideas they can ...

In today’s fast-paced world, our minds are often overwhelmed by distractions, cluttered thoughts and self-imposed limitations. A simple yet powerful tool to manage this mental clutter is deep ...

Frustrated, angry, anxious, or discouraged athletes frequently hear that from coaches, teammates, parents, and others. Those uninvolved in sports have likely received that advice from parents, ...

Feeling anxious? Angry? Frustrated? Disappointed? The evidence clearly shows there is something you can do—no matter where you are or what the circumstances are. Take a few slow, deep breaths. In most ...

Breathing is, well, as easy as taking a breath – it’s a simple, unconscious act that keeps you alive, whether you’re taking it easy on the sofa or running 10K at an all-out effort. The average person ...