Hockey is Back

It's been a month since the 2010-2011 NHL season has kicked off and what an exciting ride it's been so far.  At the start of the season, the Leafs and Stars started off undefeated, now they're both fighting for a playoff spot in their divisions.  Although it's still too early to speculate, it's definitely an interesting note.

Tampa is at the top of the east and LA owns the west, I never would have thought this would be the case as I had Detroit and New Jersey (they are at the bottom of the east) being the top dogs.  How quickly one summer and free agency can change the NHL landscape.

Nevertheless, it's been an exciting start and I'm looking forward to many months of hockey to come!

GO FLAMES GO!

Mental Health Training Tips

I’ve done all this talk about training and nutrition but there is an aspect of your health that is equally as important, your mental health.  Your mind needs time to rest and repair as much as the rest of your body.  So it’s important that you give it the attention it deserves.  Here are a few tips to help maintain your sanity no matter how crazy your world gets:

• Take time for yourself every day – use this break as an opportunity to collect your thoughts and unwind from your day
• Get a good night’s rest – sleeping allows your brain to relax and perform it’s daily maintenance routines
• Try meditation or yoga – this gives your mind a mental break and a quick escape from your busy life
• Manage your stress – not all stressors are equal, so choose to stress over things that are actually worth stressing over and learn to let things go
• Maintain a work/life balance – work will always be there when you get back on Monday, so take some time to enjoy life and all that it has to offer

Eating healthy, exercising and staying sane is a great way to maintain a well balanced lifestyle.