{"id":91,"date":"2022-11-20T05:08:18","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T05:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/?p=91"},"modified":"2022-11-20T05:08:18","modified_gmt":"2022-11-20T05:08:18","slug":"never-let-the-fear-of-striking-out-keep-you-from-playing-the-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/20\/never-let-the-fear-of-striking-out-keep-you-from-playing-the-game\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>\u201cNever let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game\u201d<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every sport has a player that is larger than life.&nbsp; Michael Jordan.&nbsp; Wayne Gretzsky.&nbsp; Serena Williams.&nbsp; Tom Brady.&nbsp; Mia Hamm.&nbsp; Tiger Woods.&nbsp; Jackie Joyner-Kersee.&nbsp; I\u2019m sure you knew the sport as soon as you read the name, because these athletes made their mark in both sports history and in American culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Babe Ruth is synonymous with baseball, just as his quote above is synonymous with life itself.&nbsp; Time and time again we are faced with obstacles in our lives and must find the determination to overcome them and succeed.&nbsp; In today\u2019s blog post, I want to share some of the ways in which we can achieve our goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most important skills is establishing a balanced calendar and making the most of your schedule.&nbsp; Arizona State University has an informative website about improving <a href=\"https:\/\/wellness.asu.edu\/explore-wellness\/mind\/intellectual-wellness\/time-management\">time management<\/a>, which provides ways to maximize your routine and improve your overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting your day with exercise is another great way to get your body moving and your blood pumping, which increases oxygen flow and better brain function.&nbsp; The ASU Fitness Complex has plenty of options to stay in shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Arizona State: Sun Devil Fitness Complex Tour 2022\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tU72q3NkjDM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important method to achieve your goals is to build and maintain a positive mindset.\u00a0 I have always found myself to be a \u201chalf glass full\u201d type of person.\u00a0 Sure, many days don\u2019t go the way that I planned them, but I truly believe that things happen for a reason, and that having a positive outlook opens the door to better things ahead.\u00a0 There\u2019s a video clip on TikTok of television host Steve Harvey talking about the importance of starting your day with gratitude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dhebestyou\/video\/7118436747976920326\" data-video-id=\"7118436747976920326\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@dhebestyou\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dhebestyou?refer=embed\">@dhebestyou<\/a> <p>This is how you protect yourself from negativity. (Speaker: Steve Harvey) <a title=\"powerofgrattitude\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/powerofgrattitude?refer=embed\">#powerofgrattitude<\/a> <a title=\"expressgratitude\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/expressgratitude?refer=embed\">#expressgratitude<\/a> <a title=\"countyourblessings\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/countyourblessings?refer=embed\">#countyourblessings<\/a> <a title=\"steveharveymotivation\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/steveharveymotivation?refer=embed\">#steveharveymotivation<\/a> <a title=\"steveharveyadvice\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/steveharveyadvice?refer=embed\">#steveharveyadvice<\/a> <a title=\"adviceforlife\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/adviceforlife?refer=embed\">#adviceforlife<\/a> <a title=\"motivationforsuccess\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/motivationforsuccess?refer=embed\">#motivationforsuccess<\/a> <a title=\"mindsetforgreatness\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mindsetforgreatness?refer=embed\">#mindsetforgreatness<\/a> <a title=\"motivationpost\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/motivationpost?refer=embed\">#motivationpost<\/a> <a title=\"motivationalmessage\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/motivationalmessage?refer=embed\">#motivationalmessage<\/a> <a title=\"motivationalthought\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/motivationalthought?refer=embed\">#motivationalthought<\/a> <a title=\"motivationfortheday\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/motivationfortheday?refer=embed\">#motivationfortheday<\/a> <a title=\"positivemotivation\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/positivemotivation?refer=embed\">#positivemotivation<\/a>  <a title=\"motivationalsaying\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/motivationalsaying?refer=embed\">#motivationalsaying<\/a> <a title=\"motivationwords\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/motivationwords?refer=embed\">#motivationwords<\/a>  <a title=\"motivationquoteoftheday\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/motivationquoteoftheday?refer=embed\">#motivationquoteoftheday<\/a> <a title=\"quotemotivation\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/quotemotivation?refer=embed\">#quotemotivation<\/a> <a title=\"wisewordsoftheday\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/wisewordsoftheday?refer=embed\">#wisewordsoftheday<\/a> <a title=\"wordstoremember\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/wordstoremember?refer=embed\">#wordstoremember<\/a> <a title=\"wisdomwords\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/wisdomwords?refer=embed\">#wisdomwords<\/a> <a title=\"wisewordsofwisdom\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/wisewordsofwisdom?refer=embed\">#wisewordsofwisdom<\/a> <a title=\"wisdomquote\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/wisdomquote?refer=embed\">#wisdomquote<\/a> <a title=\"lessonsforlife\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/lessonsforlife?refer=embed\">#lessonsforlife<\/a> <a title=\"lessonlearnedinlife\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/lessonlearnedinlife?refer=embed\">#lessonlearnedinlife<\/a> <a title=\"lessonforlife\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/lessonforlife?refer=embed\">#lessonforlife<\/a> <a title=\"lifewisdom\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/lifewisdom?refer=embed\">#lifewisdom<\/a> <a title=\"wisdomforlife\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/wisdomforlife?refer=embed\">#wisdomforlife<\/a> <a title=\"lifeslessons\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/lifeslessons?refer=embed\">#lifeslessons<\/a><\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - Dhe Best You\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7118436757644905221?refer=embed\">\u266c original sound &#8211; Dhe Best You<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, I want to touch upon the importance of opening up to your friends and family and asking for help when needed.\u00a0 This topic hit very close to home this year, as my sister-in-law\u2019s husband took his life.\u00a0 This was a tragedy that may have been prevented had we seen the warning signs, or if he reached out for help with his struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. Department of Health &amp; Human Services recently introduced 988 as a phone number for people seeking someone to talk to and help them through a difficult time.\u00a0 The United States has one death by suicide every 11 minutes, and is the leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 34 years, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-help\/988\">the Substance Abuse &amp; Mental Health Services Administration website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instagram-988-post-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instagram-988-post-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instagram-988-post-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instagram-988-post-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instagram-988-post.jpg 1283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CjiYdAisTSb\/?hl=en\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CjiYdAisTSb\/?hl=en<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By creating a healthy routine and having a positive mindset, by staying organized, and by accepting help from friends and family when needed, we can focus on achieving our dreams \u2013 no matter what they are \u2013 while not being afraid of striking out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every sport has a player that is larger than life.&nbsp; Michael Jordan.&nbsp; Wayne Gretzsky.&nbsp; Serena Williams.&nbsp; Tom Brady.&nbsp; Mia Hamm.&nbsp; Tiger Woods.&nbsp; Jackie Joyner-Kersee.&nbsp; I\u2019m [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-91","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=91"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":93,"href":"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91\/revisions\/93"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=91"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=91"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darrellsmind.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=91"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}