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Sports and games

A football player in green lies on his back on the field while a young boy stands next to a football nearby.

Sports and games

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How to be a better loser

As a competitor, you can’t avoid the hurt of losing. But you can learn ways to bounce back stronger and more motivated

by Blakely Low-Scott

A young man with a serious expression wearing a grey hoodie outdoors at dusk, with a blurred landscape and lights in the background.

Depression

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Why Darius is testing mind and body to run 100 miles in the cold

Directed by Amar Chebib

A man jogging on a path under blooming cherry blossom trees in a park on a sunny day.

Sports and games

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How to enjoy running

Going for a jog doesn’t have to be a chore – these mental techniques will make it something you actually look forward to

by Christian Jarrett

Close-up of feet in white trainers near four tennis balls on a blue tennis court, with blurred background of a few people.

Sports and games

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Passion, agility, invisibility – do you have what it takes to become a ball person?

Directed by Scott Lazer

Racing driver in a white suit and balaclava, adjusting his attire, seen through a reflective surface.

Goals and motivation

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How to perform well under pressure

Ditch the tough talk, it won’t help. Instead cultivate your mental flexibility so you can handle whatever comes your way

by Josephine Perry

A lone swimmer in choppy waters near a lighthouse on a rocky outcrop, under an overcast sky.

Transcendent experience

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A record-breaking distance swimmer finds sublime peace in cold water

Directed by Thomas Beug