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Pickleball Etiquette
Good Sportsmanship is the Rule– Pickleball is a community sport. It’s a game that is hugely popular and rapidly growing, known for its friendly learning curve and accessibility. Because of this, expect to play with a mix of novice and advanced players. Good Sportsmanship is expected. Be mindful of the skill levels of your partner and opponents; don’t take advantage of unskilled players or criticize other’s play. ‘Playing down’ is often expected when playing those at lower skill levels. Instead, these should be opportunities to work on your weaknesses. Strong, aggressive play is usual reserved for designated challenge courts or tournaments. Be open and honest about your skill level, disclosing…
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Sports & Recreation
Good Sportsmanship Matters– Playing sports is a great way to better our mental and physical health. It engages us, providing ambition to exercise, relieve stress, and socialize. Sports can also be a valuable opportunity to improve our communication skills. Whether competing individually or workings as a team, athletics often require clear and effective communication to succeed. Above all, sports are meant to be fun, and to ensure that everyone has a positive and enjoyable experience, good sportsmanship matters. Good sportsmanship goes hand in hand with etiquette both on and off the field. Emotional can run high in competitive sports, and players can face tremendous pressure to win. Like in any…
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At Home
Etiquette Starts at Home– Etiquette starts at home, among our families, significant others, and roommates. It starts with a smile, “hi” or “good morning”. A simple act to make others comfortable in shared space. It extends to making pleasant conversation and expressing gratitude whenever possible. It is the habitual language we use that our character is built upon. At home, with the ones we are closest, is the best opportunity to practice the art of conversation. Family dining is an art in itself. Design your home culture around it. Eat together table side, engaged and present in each others company, silencing phones and devices. Be on time. If not, let…
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The Art of Conversation
The Essential Art of Conversation- Mastery of self may be a lifelong pursuit, yet thankfully Anyone can be a good conversationalist. It’s a learned skill that requires no pressing need to be witty or especially eloquent in our speech. It’s also a skill that we practice daily, affecting almost every aspect of life. A good conversationalist is at ease in expressing themselves, allowing for tighter social bonds and greater opportunities to network. They can better promote peace, align action, and motivate those around them. To be a good conversationalist is an art, and requires little more than a mindful commitment to listen and be thoughtful in our words. Listening is…
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Self.
A Modern Framework for Health & Wellness- Sleep, Diet, and Exercise. Our cellular capacity to generate energy sustains our bodies. These processes are well understood, and known to be impacted by our ability to obtain sufficient sleep, eat a nutrient-rich diet, and exercise regularly. Everything evolves or breaks down, including our bodies. Neurobiology reflects this in the body’s remarkable ability to heal and change, as well its propensity for disease. Disease prevention and overall health is largely built upon our habits, prioritize it. We can to design our lives and practice routine aimed at optimizing our health and wellbeing. Self-mastery is hard. Setting specific goals towards building strength, flexibility, and…
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Etiquette 101
Foundations of Etiquette– A natural reflection of our culture, etiquette evolves. It changes alongside our societies, and within professional circles to form our unwritten rules of agreeable and accepted behavior. It becomes a standardization of protocol and the lens used to view the actions of others. Yet the essence of etiquette is timeless and does not change in its’ philosophy. It has and always will be a commitment to convey respect, consideration, and honesty onto others. This philosophy is inherent in us, and the very foundations upon which our societies are built. It’s one based in survival and securing the basic human needs of decency and kindness. Respect involves acknowledging…