Given the current scenario, uncertainty has become our new normal. Not only for athletes but for everybody, life has slowed down and there is this growing ambiguity that we all are collectively. Such situations affect not only our physical mobility but gets emotionally overwhelming too, having said that there is help available for you to deal with this better. The most reverberated statement, “stay safe, stay healthy” is being echoed and I urge you all here to take care of not just your body but also you mind. Because, pink of health also accounts for a healthy mind!

This situation is also stressful for athletes since the sport calendars have gone for a toss, their practice facilities have been locked down, and in all, the athletes have been drawn away from their comfortable environments. All of this impacts their emotional and mental health. Being a Sport Psychologist, I continue to work with my athletes using the available online mediums. I prefer looking at this current scenario as ‘physical distancing’ instead of ‘social distancing’ as we all can make good use of social media to stay connected with our team mates, coaches, support staff, practice partners, etc. We’ve come across the quote “Sport is 90% mental”, and the current time is the perfect scenario to work on this 90%.

So, what can be done while you are home to ensure your mental wellbeing?