Bipolar Happens Blog – Julie Fast

I just received this email regarding my admiration of athletes who can remain stable under pressure:

“Please give me a list of books of people who are athletes that have been successful because of their ability to take control over their emotions. I have a difficult time with this and especially the approval and non-approval comments and how affected I am about how my performance appears to others.  It is all about the need for approval. Thanks a lot for any info in this area. A fellow peer.”

I have three books I highly recommend.  They get quite technical in terms of the sports they cover, but the psychological  content is always interesting!

How I Play the Game by Tiger Woods

http://www.amazon.com/How-Play-Golf-Tiger-Woods/dp/0446529311/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226879054&sr=1-1

A Champion’s Mind by Pete Sampras

http://www.amazon.com/Champions-Mind-Lessons-Life-Tennis/dp/0307383296/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226878389&sr=1-1

Mind Gym by Gary Mac

http://www.amazon.com/Mind-Gym-Athletes-Guide-Excellence/dp/0071395970/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226879172&sr=1-1

My book Get it Done When You’re Depressed has a strategy called Think Like an Athlete. This is a great book for people who who want to move forward when bipolar only wants to pull them backwards!

http://www.amazon.com/Get-Done-When-Youre-Depressed/dp/1592577067/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226878874&sr=1-1

Athletes are able to do their job even when their minds are in pain. They can separate themselves and perform when they have to. I want to do the same.

Thanks for writing!

Julie