

The Double Edge: Conscientiousness
It is no secret that our society loves highly conscientious people, and why wouldn’t it? The characteristics of a highly conscientious pers


Achieving Happiness to Fuel Success
Researchers in psychology are discovering that we are in control of a large part of how we view the world, interpret, and make meaning!


Dive into the New Year with New Mental Toughness
Not only can mental toughness provide an effective way to deal with stressors, it can also help individuals seek out opportunities for perso


Utilizing Reflective Practice for Goal Setting in the New Year
Setting goals is an initial step, maintaining motivation, and creating behavior change is harder! We get it, we have all been there. So how


What Can You Bring to the Table: Being the Best Teammate
Especially for athletes, August’s first few weeks loom ominously as youth competitors, high schoolers, and those at the collegiate level ant


Exercise and the Brain
Exercise checks our metabolism, keeps joint and ligament attachments supple, builds strong muscles, and generally aids body maintenance. Ho


The More You Know: Attribution Theory
Though we cannot control others nor wholly understand 'why people do the things they do,' Fritz Heider, author of The Psychology of


Building Compassion and Self-Love: Eating Disorders in Athletes
We are inundated with ads, images, and conversation surrounding ‘beach bodies,’ ‘bikini readiness,’ and ‘form fitness.’ For those already b


Loving Your Self, Building Your Health
"...self-love’s ability to ward off chronic stress is worthy of examination. Without a secure sense of self and self-worth, obstacles


Controlling the Controllable
TOPPS encourages you to utilize the TRIPLE A APPROACH when handling goals. These three steps will help center you as the New Year progresses