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Although, this breath control exercise was written for actors and singers - we can all benefit from learning how to get the most of out of our breaths.  It's the holiday season, there are a lot of exciting events to plan and participate in but there can be some stress factors that you are dealing with as well.  Taking deep breaths and getting more oxygen to your brain can calm your nerves, and help you to alleviate your stress.  Theater Folk shares this simple breathing control exercise:

As shared by US Lax Magazine:
"The skies opened up and a downpour was inevitable. The rain only got stronger as Team USA trudged forward through the mud to the pitch at Surrey Sports Park."

More often, parents do praise and motivate their children whenever a situation presents itself.  CoachUp Nation shares how we can cheer our children on in a preferred direction by recognizing what we should actually be encouraging.  The thought is that in place of  emphasis on talent and outcomes, we should draw attention to effort, work, engagement in the process and failing even with effort.

Practical Golf shares 5 ways to keep up with golf despite the long winter months.  Your golf game can suffer if you don't stay in the swing of things  especially, if you live in areas where your golf is interrupted by wintry weather.  Here are a few things that you can do to keep you in shape for when the golf-friendly weather returns:

Stacy Westfall of Westfall Horsemanship shares her top 5 holiday gift suggestions for your horseback rider:

Aaron Fisher, magician and coach shared his thoughts about magicians joining a magic club.  "The short answer is: Yes. Magic clubs – and what the good ones offer their members – ARE essential to every magician’s performance development. They may not be something you rely on at all times during your career but at some point, if you stay in magic for more than just a little while, you will need, and want, a community to help you develop further."

People are drawn to sports for varying reasons, for Cody Miller it was medical.  Cody has a medical condition known as Pectus Excavatum (which means his chest is sunk-in).  In his childhood, Cody started swimming to help him to monitor his heart and his breathing. Fortunately, for Cody, he took to swimming like a fish in water.

There may come a time when when some kids see winning as the only reason for playing.  Are you concerned that your child doesn't know how to lose well?   NAYS.org shares an interview with licensed psychologist, Dr. Jason Youngman on how to help young athletes cope with losing.  If you can relate to these questions you should read what Dr. Youngman has to say:

No matter how well prepared a performer is, pre-stage jitters are very common and befall beginners and veteran actors alike.  If your child is having a hard time coping with performance anxiety, Kerry Hishon of Theatrefolk shares some pointers:

Only 10 percent of the world's population is left- handed and among them are some of the most prominent tennis players of this era.  Jeffrey Ruth of Bleacher Report ranks the top lefty tennis players of our time.  "They are also among the game's all-time greats.These players have a host of things in common. They have won seven or more Grand Slam events, and claimed more than 50 total titles each. All but one of them were ranked No. 1 at some point in their career."