Anna Hennings, MA, CMPC

Mental performance coach for athletes (esp. indoor + beach volleyball players). M.A. Sport Psychology. @UCDavis alum. Seen in @Nike, @Healthline, and more.

[Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. @hubermanlab]

Counter to what most believe, the major positive effects of gratitude (which are many, significant & impact psychology & physiology) mainly stem from receiving gratitude not giving it… or from observing others helping. That’s what the data show anyway. Either way, give thanks!

[Elissa Epel @Dr_Epel]

It’s natural to avoid stress and to view stress as harmful. Instead, focus on the benefits – stress can enhance learning, growth, and vitality. This positive stress mindset leads to more successful coping! Studies by @AliaCrum and colleagues. #TheStressPrescription

[Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. @hubermanlab]

The reason to deliberately do hard things is so that when non-self-elected challenges arrive (& they will), you can tell yourself: “I don’t know how this is all going to turn out, but I am certain I can do hard things.” Don’t self injure. But doing hard things is always worthwhile.

[Brad Stulberg @BStulberg]

Good enough is usually good enough.

Good enough over and over again—that's how you get to great.

Culture loves heroic efforts.
Heroic efforts are how you burnout.

Great outcomes love consistency.
Consistency is how you play the long game.

[Brad Stulberg @BStulberg]

Don't worry about being the best. Worry about being the best at getting better.

All you can control is your effort. You've got no idea what is going on in the lives of other people and vice-versa. Focus on continual improvement. Let the chips fall where they may.

[Anna Hennings, MA, CMPC @tallanna]

@JesseDMichel @nyjets @AASPTweets @NFL @coachsalehNYJ Had the exact same thought when I saw this! 👏🏼💪🏼🧠

[Dr. Jesse Michel, CMPC @JesseDMichel]

I’ll take the @nyjets O/wins all day after watching this.

Talk about research to practice- every @AASPTweets CMPC should take note- this is how you take SDT
make it resonate with @NFL athletes

@coachsalehNYJ going full 🧠 🚨 🏈 here

[Dr. Emily Anhalt @dremilyanhalt]

The fact that the word ‘needy’ is such an insult speaks to how terrified we are of our own needs and dependence.

We are all needy when our needs are not met, just as we are all hungry when we go without food.

[Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. @hubermanlab]

This week I learned from a sleep expert @UCLA that if we go to sleep 1-2hrs later than usual we get none (zero) of the normal in-sleep bolus of growth hormone that night, regardless if we sleep in. In other words, keeping regular to-sleep times is as important as sleep duration.

[Susan David, Ph.D. @SusanDavid_PhD]

Before you act, try to breathe into the space between stimulus and response, and make the choice to be the person you most want to be, not mindlessly fueled by anxiety or anger, but grounded in self-compassion and intention.

[Susan David, Ph.D. @SusanDavid_PhD]

After you’ve uncluttered and calmed your mental processes and created the necessary space between the thinker and the thoughts, you can begin to focus more on what you’re really all about: your core values and your most important goals.

[Anna Hennings, MA, CMPC @tallanna]

@abbyrkeenan @DrAlexThompson So grateful for all of you! 💗

[Abby Keenan @abbyrkeenan]

Shoutout to my women in #sportpsych business group! I look forward to this meeting every month - and am so grateful for the time to connect, learn, and support. ❤️🙌🏻
@tallanna @DrAlexThompson + Katy, Hayley, and Lindsey 😎

[Brad Stulberg @BStulberg]

Simple does not mean easy.

[Justin Su'a @Justinsua]

Elite athletes know this:

On the day of performance, you compete with what you have, not with what you want or wish you had.

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

One of the most powerful and important lessons for mental health that more people need to know:

You are not your thoughts.

We all have “crazy” thoughts. Let them float on by. No need to assign meaning to them.

[Susan David, Ph.D. @SusanDavid_PhD]

It's difficult to "walk your why", if you don't know what your values are. These questions can help identify them.

1. Deep down, what matters?
2. What relationships do I want to build?
3. In which activities do I feel most alive?
4. If my stress were gone, what would I pursue?

[Susan David, Ph.D. @SusanDavid_PhD]

When you're feeling overwhelmed:
- One minute
- One step
- One action
Toward what matters.

[Justin Su'a @Justinsua]

Confidence without competence = Telling yourself that you are highly skilled, but you haven’t paid the price to be—this is common.

Competence without confidence = You are highly skilled, but you still doubt yourself— this is normal.

Build competence, and let confidence follow.

[Susan David, Ph.D. @SusanDavid_PhD]

Thoughts ≠ Facts ≠ Believed