That was great. Coach Hurley, and you, do a great thing by not only discussing how common this kind of mental illness is, but also the tools that he uses to manage it...meditation, journaling self-affirmation, etc. These kinds of daily practices are not only inexpensive/free, but are also available to anyone. People just need a push in the right direction and having a highly public, successful and not typically "touchy feely" guy's guy preaching the benefits definitely destigmatizes the whole space. Our modern world drives depression and anxiety, people are wired that way for survival, and its important to understand how common it is, that it doesn't mean you are weak, and that there are very basic tools and techniques to steer you back to more emotionally calm places.
That was great. Coach Hurley, and you, do a great thing by not only discussing how common this kind of mental illness is, but also the tools that he uses to manage it...meditation, journaling self-affirmation, etc. These kinds of daily practices are not only inexpensive/free, but are also available to anyone. People just need a push in the right direction and having a highly public, successful and not typically "touchy feely" guy's guy preaching the benefits definitely destigmatizes the whole space. Our modern world drives depression and anxiety, people are wired that way for survival, and its important to understand how common it is, that it doesn't mean you are weak, and that there are very basic tools and techniques to steer you back to more emotionally calm places.
As always, excellent writing.
thanks guys! Really cool of Dan to open up about this.
Excellent story, Seth! Have a whole new appreciation for Coach Hurley!