The Turner Practice Presents
The Athlete’s Guide To Mindfulness: An Adult Playbook
The Athlete’s Guide to Mindfulness: An Adult Playbook
The Athlete’s Guide to Mindfulness
Written by Lauren Turner, LCSW, The Athlete’s Guide to Mindfulness: An Adult Playbook is a practical and engaging resource designed to help athletes strengthen their mental game. Blending mindfulness tools, reflection prompts, and performance strategies, this playbook teaches athletes how to quiet self-doubt, manage pressure, and trust their bodies. Whether you’re competing at an elite level or simply striving to improve focus and balance, this guide offers accessible techniques to support both performance and overall well-being.
Learn How to Use Mindfulness to Enhance Your Game
-
Integrate the 5 Senses
The Athlete’s Guide to Mindfulness teaches athletes how to ground themselves by tuning into their five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—to sharpen focus and calm the mind. By practicing sensory awareness, athletes can better manage stress, improve presence, and unlock peak performance.
-
Create a Gameday Plan
The Athlete’s Guide to Mindfulness helps athletes create intentional gameday routines that reduce anxiety and build confidence. By combining mindfulness practices with practical preparation, athletes can step into competition grounded, focused, and ready to perform
-
Play Again
The Athlete’s Guide to Mindfulness reminds athletes that play and joy are just as essential as discipline and hard work. By reconnecting with the fun in their sport, athletes can relieve pressure, spark creativity, and perform with more freedom.
Previously Featured
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Essence Festival 2024
University of Southern California Bookstore