OK so today we are going to look at stress. Many Boxers won’t admit to it but can suffer from stress throughout their personal life and their careers.

Stress is a massive problem in the sporting world, celebrity world and executive world, especially at the top levels. Pressure to perform, pressure from management, press etc etc, this all builds up into a massive ball of stress and anxiety that can lead to a multitude of issues.

Back and neck ache
headaches
pain killer addiction
cocaine and cannabis addiction
stomach ulcers
depression
alcoholism
etc etc

The key thing to do with stress is acknowledge you are stressed!!!!

You MUST slow down your schedule.
Eat healthily (fruit, veg, white meat, nuts, seeds and water)
Walk around nature (parks, countryside etc)
Also water places are great sea side, lakes etc (try it)
Say NO (to people who are pushing you)
Allow yourself time if you are pushing yourself.

The best thing for stress is the Holistic approach, not tablets.

Hypnotherapy is great, NLP is good but also massage, aromatherapies and a great interest to take up is Yoga as this is a form of hypnosis.

GET THE MENTAL EDGE

Michael Darbyshire is a Guest Writer for our Boxing Website