<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Echo Net Media, Inc DBA Hartman.Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthymindsetapp.com helping athletes and workplace athletes with their pain points and struggles!]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:24:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hartman.academy/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[THE FIGHT I NEVER EXPECTED ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m sharing this story in hopes that it helps someone listen to their body, stop procrastinating, and realize how important health, relationships, and community truly are before it’s too late. Three months ago, I went to New York City with my kids for the New York Rangers 100 year anniversary celebration. I was grateful to be included and reconnect with so many great people and memories. Just before all of this happened, I had the opportunity to speak to around 100 anesthesiologists and...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/the-fight-i-never-expected</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0da55b9209fbd4f4f1a3a7</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:22:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_2dcc20fe95374765bc14caf8ce3a1575~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_759,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis Meditation Techniques to Improve Focus and Calm on the Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tennis match can turn in a few seconds. One tight forehand, one rushed second serve, one argument with yourself after a missed sitter, and focus starts to slip. The body may still be on court, but the mind is replaying the last point or worrying about the next one. That is where tennis meditation helps. It is not about sitting cross-legged beside the baseline or trying to feel calm all the time. It is the practice of bringing attention back to the present point, again and again, with less...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/tennis-meditation-techniques-to-improve-focus-and-calm-on-the-court</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a71fa41ae378f98690306e7</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:42:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_e5928341e66b4c03b60e13e4c2df1a96~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soccer Meditation for Focus, Calm, and Better Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A soccer match can turn on one rushed touch, one late scan, or one moment of frustration after a missed chance. Fitness and skill matter, but so does the space between stimulus and response. That space is where composure lives. Soccer meditation is a simple way to train that space. It helps players notice pressure without getting swallowed by it, reset after mistakes, and bring fuller attention to the next pass, run, tackle, or shot. This is not about sitting cross-legged for an hour or...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/soccer-meditation-for-focus-calm-and-better-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a71f9731f15a1eed0f64bd2</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:38:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_df749e3943684d23855a2e3c3eb44edf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Great Coaches Build Trust, Confidence, and Resilience in Athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coach’s words can stay with an athlete for years. So can a coach’s silence, body language, and reaction after a mistake. Great coaching is not only about drawing up better plays or designing harder workouts. Those things matter, but athletes are not machines. They perform through pressure, doubt, fatigue, frustration, and the need to belong. The best coaches understand that the person comes before the performance. That does not mean lowering standards. It means building the kind of trust...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/how-great-coaches-build-trust-confidence-and-resilience-in-athletes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a99c31d950c73fdcf778bdb</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:01:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c8ad5a7596ff4f8da3c5b616f9260d95.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready to Play How Athletes Can Benefit from Meditation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A great warm-up can get the body loose, but it does not always quiet the mind. Athletes know the feeling well: the body is ready, the plan is clear, and then nerves, doubt, frustration, or overthinking start to crowd the moment. Meditation gives athletes a way to train that part of performance. It is not magic. It does not replace conditioning, skill work, coaching, sleep, or smart recovery. But practiced consistently, meditation can help athletes improve attention, handle pressure, reset...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/ready-to-play-how-athletes-can-benefit-from-meditation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a71f8a335b726342fc96ec5</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:35:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_434361ca373a41729cd89e8241e8d315~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey Meditation for Focus Calm and Better Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hockey game can turn on one breath. A missed pass, a bad bounce, a loud bench, a heavy forecheck, and the mind starts skating faster than the feet. The best players do more than train their legs and hands. They train the space between stimulus and response. Hockey meditation is not about sitting still for an hour or pretending competition is peaceful. It is a practical mental skill for a fast, physical sport. It helps players notice pressure without getting swallowed by it. It teaches the...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/hockey-meditation-for-focus-calm-and-better-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a71f440996a964daaab0892</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:16:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_a468ec3259ca45d2be76eaff3f247fa3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindful Eating with Registered Holistic Dietitian Cheryl Buckley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eating can become automatic. A handful of crackers while standing at the counter. Lunch answered between messages. Dinner eaten so quickly that the body barely has time to register it. Mindful eating offers a calmer way back to food, one meal at a time. At its heart, mindful eating is the practice of paying attention while eating. That sounds simple, but it can change the whole experience. It invites awareness of hunger, fullness, taste, texture, emotions, habits, and the environment around a...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/mindful-eating-with-registered-holistic-dietitian-with-cheryl-buckley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a731ccb2df0f1eeb2f5df65</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:54:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_0c35c88587c74c4386a1fbaf772070cd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cheryl Buckley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep Meditations for Deep Relaxation and Better Rest with Cheryl Buckley]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hardest part of sleep is often not sleep itself. It is the hour before it, when the body is tired but the mind is still sorting, planning, replaying, and checking for one more thing. Sleep meditation gives that busy mind something calm to do. Instead of trying to force sleep, it guides attention toward breath, body sensations, sound, or simple imagery. The goal is not to “perform” meditation well. The goal is to create the conditions where rest is easier to enter. This guide covers how...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/sleep-meditations-for-deep-relaxation-and-better-rest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7319cf6f3a9867f4d80b51</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:53:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_b5aad37aa89c47838149d2fac1dd3365~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cheryl Buckley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Mindset for Workplace Athletes: Life Skills Audio Course]]></title><description><![CDATA[A demanding workday can feel a lot like game day. Energy matters. Focus matters. Recovery matters. So does the way a person responds when plans change, pressure rises, or confidence slips. That is the idea behind a healthy mindset for workplace athletes. It treats work performance as a full-body, full-mind activity. The goal is not to turn every task into a competition. The goal is to build the life skills that help people stay steady, learn faster, communicate better, and recover from stress...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/healthy-mindset-for-workplace-athletes-life-skills-audio-course</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f7076776980a98849fa3e</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:46:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_91876fa80ea64c918adf4e59d94f0422~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life After Sports Audios Skills Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skills like focus, self-awareness, communication, and emotional control rarely improve by accident. They grow through small, repeated lessons that people can use in real life, during a tough conversation, before a performance, while managing stress, or when trying to get important work done. That is the purpose of the Life Skills Mini Audio Series available through Hartman Academy on Healthy Mindset. These are short audio courses built around practical personal and professional skills. They...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/life-after-sports-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f6924776980a98849ebbc</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:15:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0a312_bfb3ecc726bd4a04a162e485456499e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Mindfulness and How Can It Improve Your Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people do not lose their peace all at once. They lose it in small moments: checking the phone without thinking, replaying an awkward conversation, rushing through meals, or worrying about something that has not happened yet. Mindfulness is the practice of noticing those moments while they are happening. It sounds simple, but it can change the way a day feels from the inside. At its core, mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment with openness and less judgment. It is not...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/what-is-mindfulness-and-how-can-it-improve-your-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79bac32ea6eb4d2c7003b5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:50:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_d6f6bbf7f6cc47cea926569fd04aa4bd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Athletes Can Center Themselves with Meditation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body can be ready before the mind is steady. A runner may have warmed up well, a basketball player may know the playbook, and a goalkeeper may have studied every angle, yet one surge of nerves can pull attention away from the next move. Meditation gives athletes a way back to the present. It trains the skill of noticing what is happening without getting dragged around by it. That matters before competition, during pressure, after mistakes, and through long training cycles. Centering does...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/how-athletes-can-center-themselves-with-meditation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a71ec3b35b726342fc94e75</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:52:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_c90203bc0dd34b2099f814410e8bb5f7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Box Breathing for Athletes to Boost Focus and Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A match can turn on one rushed breath. A missed free throw, a tense start, a sloppy final rep, or a panic spike before competition often begins in the same place: the nervous system shifts too high, too fast. Box breathing gives athletes a simple way to regain control without needing equipment, a quiet room, or a long meditation session. It is a four-part breathing pattern that can steady your attention, reduce pre-performance nerves, and help you return to the next play with a clearer mind....]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/box-breathing-for-athletes-to-boost-focus-and-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a731f7c5d7bc426a549d49f</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:33:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_c9b6fd7d86a5479b8e4fd0fc27bdf33f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Box Breathing for a Calmer, More Productive Workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tense workday can take over before anyone notices. One urgent message turns into three. A short task gets interrupted. A small mistake starts to feel bigger than it is. By lunch, the body may be sitting still, but the nervous system is running hard. Box breathing offers a simple reset. It takes less than two minutes, needs no equipment, and can be done quietly almost anywhere. The method is easy to remember: inhale, hold, exhale, hold, each for the same count. That steady rhythm can help...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/box-breathing-for-a-calmer-more-productive-workplace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7320726f3a9867f4d81d0b</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:37:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_f5ebe8bb00c24ac7a8e1977d1aee8708~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball Meditation Techniques for Focus Calm and Peak Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball gives the mind too much time to wander. A hitter waits between pitches. A pitcher stands alone with the ball. A fielder can go quiet for three innings, then face one hard chance that decides the game. That space is part of what makes the sport beautiful. It is also what makes it mentally demanding. Physical skill matters, but baseball often turns on attention. Can a hitter stay present after a bad call? Can a pitcher reset after walking the leadoff batter? Can an infielder want the...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/baseball-meditation-techniques-for-focus-calm-and-peak-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a71ed381f15a1eed0f62ba9</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:05:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_895b7aa66b944137a74708bae3c4468d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wanting is common. Commitment is rare.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A champion does not stand in the wreckage of a lost opportunity and build a house out of excuses. That does not mean champions never feel regret. They do. They replay moments. They study mistakes. They know the weight of one missed rep, one lazy detail, one second of hesitation. The difference is what they do next. A world-class mindset does not live in “if I would have,” “I should have,” or “I could have.” That language belongs to people who want the reward without respecting the cost....]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/wanting-is-common-commitment-is-rare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6ccadc3e0c16484ff30f73</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:21:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_a74090a855514c6cb9fa58d76bb830fe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training Your Mind for Positive Thinking and a Healthier Mindset]]></title><description><![CDATA[A healthy mindset is not something people either have or lack. It is a set of patterns, and patterns can be trained. Most thoughts arrive so quickly that they feel like facts. One small setback turns into “I always mess things up.” One tense conversation becomes “Nothing ever goes well for me.” Over time, those thoughts shape mood, choices, relationships, and even the way the body handles stress. Positive thinking does not mean pretending life is easy. It means learning to meet life with...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/training-your-mind-for-positive-thinking-and-a-healthier-mindset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f5f4d5679ed231973abc4</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:07:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_55e378a2d38f4667bb1107bb75af5f7b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultivating a Positive Mindset for Productive Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Success often feels tied to having a positive mindset. We hear phrases like "think positive" or "stay optimistic" everywhere. While positivity is important, focusing only on positive thinking can sometimes lead to unrealistic expectations or missed opportunities. A performance coach once said, "Don't think positively, think productively." This statement challenges us to balance positivity with productivity in our thinking. You still need to think positively, but productive thinking takes it a...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/cultivating-a-positive-mindset-for-productive-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a564535c4c6f18ae7c43821</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:30:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_e034cb62c0cf4a3aa067eea795bb388d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less Is More]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea for this podcast came from an unexpected place. The other day I was walking into Target when I overheard a woman talking with her husband and son. During their conversation, she said, “Less is more.” A few moments later, she said it again. It caught my attention because those three simple words carry a powerful message. In today’s world, we’re constantly told to do more, buy more, learn more, and achieve more. Yet many of the happiest, healthiest, and highest-performing people have...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/less-is-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f75ec11ab8c87c5c2e1b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:25:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8402d3996ee87787736935fbde13deda.jpg/v1/fit/w_280,h_280,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From First-Round Pick-to-Prison-to-Purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 Things That Helped J.J. Davis Change His Life By Mike Hartman Everyone loves a comeback story, but real change rarely happens overnight. Former Major League Baseball player J.J. Davis experienced success, setbacks, and life lessons that ultimately led him down a different path. When I asked J.J. what had the biggest impact on helping him move forward and create positive change in his life, he shared ten simple but powerful influences. These are the ten things J.J. believes helped shape the...]]></description><link>https://www.hartman.academy/post/from-first-round-pick-to-prison-to-purpose</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a465cc2316fbd62aff6ec07</guid><category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:44:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081f79_eecbf0eaa54840bea684198bc9954efe~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Hartman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>