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Lessons from Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, recently opened up about his mental health struggles during the Covid-19 pandemic, admitting that this is the most overwhelmed he has ever felt in his life. And he's not alone: it's been estimated that about 50 percent of the U.S. population is currently displaying depressive symptoms. The insights Michael Phelps shared in a recent ESPN essay were so powerful that we decided to make his candid comments about his quarantine experience the focus of this week's newsletter. As always, the 5-Minute Recharge is about giving you evidence-based strategies to help fortify your resilience as you navigate the pandemic and beyond. Let's get started! ONE TRICKY QUOTE “Nothing can hold you back, You just need to learn the tricks that work for you and stick with them, believe in them, to keep yourself from getting into a negative cycle.” – Michael Phelps
