{"id":64622,"date":"2025-03-08T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T07:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=64622"},"modified":"2025-09-28T08:52:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T08:52:13","slug":"international-womens-day-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/international-womens-day-special\/","title":{"rendered":"Sp\u00e9cial Journ\u00e9e internationale de la femme"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- post header -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumn\">\n    <div class=\"col breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/fr\/\">Accueil<\/a>\/\n        <a href=\"\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a>\/\n        Sp\u00e9cial Journ\u00e9e internationale de la femme\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowPostHeaderImage headerImageAnim\">\n    <div class=\"scrollAnim\" \n        id=\"postHeaderImage\"\n         style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;        aspect-ratio:2        ;\" >\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Header for Mental Health Article\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mental-Health_H.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;        object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide rowPostHeader\">\n    <div id=\"postHeaderText\" class=\"col tcenter\" >\n        <div class=\"cat\"><a class=\"secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a><\/div>\n        <div id=\"headerSocialIcons\" class=\"headerSocialIcons tleft\">\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Finternational-womens-day-special%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Finternational-womens-day-special%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/international-womens-day-special\/&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Finternational-womens-day-special%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"\" >Parlons de la sant\u00e9 mentale des femmes dans le sport<\/h1>\n        <div class=\"articleintro\" >Sp\u00e9cial Journ\u00e9e internationale de la femme<\/div>\n        <div class=\"date\">8 mars 2025 <\/div>\n\n        <div id=\"\" class=\"headerSocialIconsMobile tcenter mobile\">\n            <a class=\"sharing\" id=\"mobileshare\" onclick='navigator.share({ \"title\": &quot;International Women\\u2019s Day Special&quot;, \"text\": &quot;Behind the wins you see on screen, mental health struggles often go unseen for female athletes. While participating in professional sports can foster confidence, resilience and an exhilarating sense of purpose, it would be misleading to ignore the unique psychological challenges and gender-specific pressures that women in athletics face. This International Women\\u2019s Day we\\u2019re bringing the conversation around mental health to the forefront, continuing to break the stigma and support the well-being of our women in sports.\\n&quot;, \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/international-womens-day-special\/\" })'  target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/international-womens-day-special\/\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/international-womens-day-special\/\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Finternational-womens-day-special%2F&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Finternational-womens-day-special%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><span class=\"textStyle_intro\">Derri\u00e8re les victoires que l'on voit \u00e0 l'\u00e9cran, les probl\u00e8mes de sant\u00e9 mentale des athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines passent souvent inaper\u00e7us. Si la participation \u00e0 un sport professionnel peut favoriser la confiance en soi, la r\u00e9silience et un sens exaltant de l'objectif, il serait trompeur d'ignorer les d\u00e9fis psychologiques uniques et les pressions sp\u00e9cifiques au genre auxquels sont confront\u00e9es les femmes dans le domaine de l'athl\u00e9tisme. \u00c0 l'occasion de la Journ\u00e9e internationale de la femme, nous pla\u00e7ons le d\u00e9bat sur la sant\u00e9 mentale au premier plan, en continuant \u00e0 briser la stigmatisation et \u00e0 soutenir le bien-\u00eatre de nos sportives.<i>.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><h2><span class=\"textStyle_intro\">Renforcement de la d\u00e9fense des int\u00e9r\u00eats et des conversations ouvertes\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><strong>Le sport a le potentiel de remettre en question les normes et de promouvoir l'\u00e9galit\u00e9, mais il peut aussi perp\u00e9tuer des normes malsaines. La bonne nouvelle, c'est que nous voyons de plus en plus d'exemples d'athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines qui changent ouvertement la donne en donnant la priorit\u00e9 \u00e0 leur sant\u00e9 mentale et en utilisant leur plateforme pour d\u00e9fendre leur cause.<\/strong>. Les ic\u00f4nes commencent \u00e0 cr\u00e9er un pr\u00e9c\u00e9dent, \u00e0 l'instar de <strong>Simone Biles<\/strong> se retirer des \u00e9preuves olympiques pour prot\u00e9ger son bien-\u00eatre, et <strong>Naomi Osaka<\/strong> s'\u00e9loigner du tennis pour g\u00e9rer l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 et la d\u00e9pression. <strong>Ashleigh Barty<\/strong> a pris une retraite anticip\u00e9e pour s'\u00e9panouir, et <strong>Chlo\u00e9 Kim<\/strong> a fait une pause pour se concentrer sur son bien-\u00eatre mental. <strong>Sha'Carri Richardson<\/strong> et S<strong>erena Williams<\/strong> ont \u00e9galement parl\u00e9 ouvertement de leurs difficult\u00e9s, soulignant l'importance du bien-\u00eatre mental par rapport \u00e0 la comp\u00e9tition. <strong>Leurs actions ont suscit\u00e9 un d\u00e9bat plus large sur le bilan \u00e9motionnel du sport de haut niveau et sur les pressions particuli\u00e8res qui s'exercent dans cet environnement.\u00a0<\/strong><br><br><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><h2><span class=\"textStyle_intro\">Naviguer dans un environnement sous haute pression<\/span><\/h2><strong>De la pression de l'image corporelle \u00e0 l'attention des m\u00e9dias, les athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines \u00e9voluent dans un environnement rempli de d\u00e9fis uniques.<\/strong> souvent fa\u00e7onn\u00e9 par des normes soci\u00e9tales d\u00e9pass\u00e9es, une repr\u00e9sentation limit\u00e9e et des pr\u00e9jug\u00e9s institutionnels. Les principaux facteurs de stress qui fa\u00e7onnent ce paysage sont les suivants :<br><br><ul><br><li><b><strong>Image corporelle et pression de l'apparence<\/strong><br><br><\/b>Les athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines sont souvent examin\u00e9es autant pour leur apparence que pour leurs comp\u00e9tences. Les athl\u00e8tes, en particulier dans des sports comme la gymnastique, le patinage artistique et l'athl\u00e9tisme, peuvent se sentir pouss\u00e9es \u00e0 r\u00e9pondre \u00e0 des normes corporelles irr\u00e9alistes. <strong>L'importance accord\u00e9e \u00e0 l'apparence contribue aux troubles de l'alimentation, \u00e0 la dysmorphie corporelle et au doute de soi.<\/strong> - des probl\u00e8mes aggrav\u00e9s par les comparaisons incessantes des m\u00e9dias sociaux.<\/li><br><li><b><strong>Pr\u00e9jug\u00e9s et st\u00e9r\u00e9otypes sexistes<\/strong><br><br><\/b>Bien que nous soyons en 2025, les athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines sont encore confront\u00e9es \u00e0 des id\u00e9es d\u00e9pass\u00e9es sur la fa\u00e7on dont les femmes doivent se comporter. <strong>leur force, leur leadership et leur r\u00e9silience<\/strong>. De ce fait, de nombreuses femmes luttent contre le syndrome de l'imposteur et se sentent oblig\u00e9es de travailler deux fois plus dur pour obtenir la m\u00eame reconnaissance. Le manque d'entra\u00eeneuses et de dirigeantes ne fait que renforcer ces difficult\u00e9s.<\/li><br><li><b><strong>Concilier la vie et le sport<\/strong><br><br><\/b>Contrairement \u00e0 de nombreux homologues masculins, <strong>les athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines jonglent souvent avec de multiples identit\u00e9s - \u00e9tudiante, professionnelle, soignante<\/strong> - de leur carri\u00e8re. Cet exercice d'\u00e9quilibre peut conduire \u00e0 un stress chronique et \u00e0 l'\u00e9puisement professionnel.<\/li><br><li><b><strong>La surveillance des m\u00e9dias, l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 de performance et le doute de soi<\/strong><br><br><\/b>Les athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines sont nettement moins m\u00e9diatis\u00e9es que leurs homologues masculins. <strong>Lorsqu'ils sont pr\u00e9sent\u00e9s, l'accent est souvent mis sur leur apparence, leur vie personnelle ou leurs \u00e9motions plut\u00f4t que sur leurs performances sportives<\/strong>. Si l'on ajoute \u00e0 cela la pression de la performance, la peur de l'\u00e9chec et le regard du public, la charge mentale devient immense.<\/li><br><li><b><strong>Obstacles culturels et institutionnels<\/strong><br><br><\/b>Dans de nombreuses cultures, la sant\u00e9 mentale reste un sujet tabou. <strong>Certains athl\u00e8tes craignent que le fait de parler de leurs difficult\u00e9s soit per\u00e7u comme une faiblesse, ce qui pourrait compromettre leur carri\u00e8re.<\/strong><\/li><br><\/ul><br><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><h2><span class=\"textStyle_intro\">Donner la priorit\u00e9 \u00e0 la sant\u00e9 mentale : A quoi cela ressemble-t-il ?<\/span><\/h2>Il est clair que de nombreux facteurs contribuent \u00e0 la pression qui p\u00e8se sur les athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines. <strong>Pour lutter contre cette intensit\u00e9, nous devons explorer des strat\u00e9gies - \u00e0 la fois individuelles et communautaires - qui aident les athl\u00e8tes \u00e0 donner la priorit\u00e9 \u00e0 leur sant\u00e9 mentale et \u00e0 la pr\u00e9server.<\/strong> On peut distinguer trois approches :<br><br><strong>Strat\u00e9gies psychologiques<\/strong><br><ul><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Recherche d'un soutien professionnel :<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trouver un psychologue du sport ou un entra\u00eeneur peut s'av\u00e9rer extr\u00eamement utile pour accro\u00eetre la r\u00e9silience mentale et d\u00e9velopper des outils efficaces, <strong>tandis que la th\u00e9rapie ou le conseil offre un espace s\u00fbr pour g\u00e9rer le stress et d\u00e9baller les fardeaux \u00e9motionnels. Il existe \u00e9galement des m\u00e9thodes fond\u00e9es sur des donn\u00e9es probantes, telles que les techniques cognitivo-comportementales (TCC), qui peuvent s'av\u00e9rer efficaces pour recadrer les pens\u00e9es n\u00e9gatives<\/strong> et l'adaptation \u00e0 l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 de performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Incorporer des techniques de pleine conscience et de r\u00e9duction du stress :<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> la m\u00e9ditation, les exercices de respiration et le yoga r\u00e9duisent l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9, favorisent la relaxation et augmentent la concentration et la confiance en soi. <strong>La r\u00e9duction du stress bas\u00e9e sur la pleine conscience (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, MBSR) s'est \u00e9galement r\u00e9v\u00e9l\u00e9e extr\u00eamement utile pour la r\u00e9gulation \u00e9motionnelle.<\/strong> et une sensibilisation accrue.<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><strong>S'exprimer de mani\u00e8re cr\u00e9ative :<\/strong> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La tenue d'un journal permet de g\u00e9rer ses \u00e9motions et de suivre son propre discours et ses progr\u00e8s. <strong>Des \u00e9tudes montrent \u00e9galement que la visualisation (par l'expression cr\u00e9ative ou la m\u00e9ditation)<\/strong> peut aider \u00e0 g\u00e9rer le stress, l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 li\u00e9e aux performances et la confiance en soi.<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Donner la priorit\u00e9 au repos et \u00e0 la r\u00e9cup\u00e9ration : <\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La recherche sugg\u00e8re <strong>7 \u00e0 9 heures de sommeil de qualit\u00e9 sont essentielles pour les fonctions cognitives<\/strong>, Les pauses programm\u00e9es et les p\u00e9riodes de repos contribuent \u00e0 pr\u00e9venir l'\u00e9puisement professionnel.<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Assurer une nutrition et une hydratation correctes<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> une alimentation \u00e9quilibr\u00e9e nourrit le corps et l'esprit, tandis qu'une hydratation ad\u00e9quate pr\u00e9vient le stress et la fatigue. Il est important d'\u00e9viter les d\u00e9sordres alimentaires en suivant les conseils d'un nutritionniste pour garantir la sant\u00e9 et les performances \u00e0 long terme.<\/span><\/li><br><\/ul><br><strong>Strat\u00e9gies sociales<\/strong><br><ul><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Cr\u00e9er une communaut\u00e9 de soutien<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> des conversations ouvertes sur la sant\u00e9 mentale au sein des \u00e9quipes et<strong> parmi les entra\u00eeneurs, aider \u00e0 normaliser les discussions sur l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9<\/strong> et l'\u00e9puisement professionnel, ce qui r\u00e9duit encore la stigmatisation.<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><strong>Favoriser le mentorat et les mod\u00e8les<\/strong>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programmes, o\u00f9 <strong>Le fait que des athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines exp\u00e9riment\u00e9es guident des athl\u00e8tes plus jeunes peut \u00e9galement contribuer \u00e0 briser le mod\u00e8le.<\/strong> et commencer \u00e0 changer la prochaine g\u00e9n\u00e9ration.<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>S'engager dans des r\u00e9seaux de soutien par les pairs ax\u00e9s sur les femmes : <\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">les groupes de sant\u00e9 mentale r\u00e9serv\u00e9s aux femmes peuvent <strong>fournir des espaces s\u00fbrs pour discuter des d\u00e9fis sp\u00e9cifiques au genre.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><strong>D\u00e9sintoxication des m\u00e9dias<\/strong>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">les p\u00e9riodes de d\u00e9sintoxication des m\u00e9dias sociaux peuvent \u00eatre tr\u00e8s utiles <strong>pour clarifier l'esprit et ont \u00e9t\u00e9 associ\u00e9s \u00e0 des am\u00e9liorations significatives de l'estime de soi<\/strong>. Apprendre aux athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines \u00e0 \u00e9valuer de mani\u00e8re critique les messages m\u00e9diatiques sur l'image corporelle et la r\u00e9ussite peut \u00e9galement r\u00e9duire l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 li\u00e9e aux comparaisons sociales.<\/span><\/li><br><\/ul><br><br><strong>Strat\u00e9gies syst\u00e9miques<\/strong><br><ul><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Int\u00e9grer la sant\u00e9 mentale dans les politiques sportives<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> Les \u00e9quipes devraient proposer des ressources en mati\u00e8re de sant\u00e9 mentale, tout comme elles le font pour les blessures physiques, <strong>veiller \u00e0 ce que les athl\u00e8tes aient acc\u00e8s \u00e0 des psychologues au m\u00eame titre que les physioth\u00e9rapeutes.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Augmenter la repr\u00e9sentation des femmes dans le coaching et le leadership<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: l'augmentation du nombre de<strong> des entra\u00eeneurs f\u00e9minins et des psychologues du sport, ce qui garantit que les probl\u00e8mes de sant\u00e9 mentale des femmes sont bien compris<\/strong> et trait\u00e9es de mani\u00e8re efficace.<\/span><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Int\u00e9gration de la sant\u00e9 menstruelle et du bien-\u00eatre mental : <\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">les athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines sont souvent confront\u00e9es \u00e0 <strong>les fluctuations hormonales qui ont un impact sur l'humeur, l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 et les performances<\/strong>. Les \u00e9quipes devraient proposer des ressources de suivi des p\u00e9riodes pour aider les athl\u00e8tes \u00e0 comprendre comment les changements hormonaux affectent leurs performances mentales et physiques.<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Financement de la recherche sur la sant\u00e9 mentale dans le sport f\u00e9minin :<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> D'autres \u00e9tudes sont n\u00e9cessaires sur <strong>l'impact du stress, de l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 et des d\u00e9fis sp\u00e9cifiques au genre sur la carri\u00e8re des athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines.<\/strong> Les subventions accord\u00e9es \u00e0 la recherche en psychologie du sport sp\u00e9cifique aux femmes peuvent contribuer \u00e0 cr\u00e9er des interventions sur mesure.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><span class=\"textStyle_intro\"><h2>Pour conclure<\/h2>Les femmes sportives ne devraient jamais avoir \u00e0 choisir entre leur sant\u00e9 mentale et leur carri\u00e8re. En continuant \u00e0 mettre en lumi\u00e8re et \u00e0 normaliser les probl\u00e8mes de sant\u00e9 mentale, on peut r\u00e9duire les obstacles \u00e0 la recherche d'aide et montrer que le succ\u00e8s ne doit pas n\u00e9cessairement se faire au d\u00e9triment du bien-\u00eatre. En abordant ces d\u00e9fis de front, en engageant des conversations ouvertes et en plaidant pour un changement syst\u00e9mique, nous pouvons cr\u00e9er un avenir o\u00f9 le bien-\u00eatre mental est tout aussi important que la force physique.<\/span><br><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row image multi 1 -->\n<div class=\"row rowImages2 spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"spacing2\">JER-SHE : une toile vierge o\u00f9 les femmes peuvent s'exprimer<\/h2>\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.70665083135392  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25SS_In-Store_SP_Jer-She_A4_210x297mm_1.jpg'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 0%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"spacing2\">En collaboration<\/h2>\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.667578125  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kris_option3-2-scaled-1-scaled.jpg'); background-size: cover;background-position: 45% 41%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"descr\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKristine Mitchell est une journaliste ind\u00e9pendante dont le travail explore la culture mondiale, l'expression cr\u00e9ative et les mod\u00e8les qu'elle observe dans le monde qui l'entoure.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row headline -->\n<div class=\"row headlineBlock rowSingleColumnWide\">\n    <div class=\"col\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\">\n        <h2 >Histoires de la JIF 2025<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row articleMulti2 spacing\">\n\t    <div class=\"col articleTeaser\" >\n\t\t\t<a class=\"hoverzooma  scrollAnim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/get-the-look-puma-jer-she\/\" \n\t\t\t     tabindex=\"-1\" \n\t\t\t    id=\"64495\"\n\t\t\t     style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t\t\t    aspect-ratio:1\t\t\t    ;\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Header International Women&#x27;s Day\"\n\t\t\t    class=\"hoverZoom\"\n\t\t\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WomensDay_H.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t\t\t    object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/\" class=\"secondary2\" style=\"margin-top: 17px;\">Sportstyle<\/a>\n\t        <h4>Obtenez le look : PUMA JER-SHE<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\tEn mars, PUMA remet le stylo aux femmes avec la collection JER-SHE, une toile vierge con\u00e7ue pour une expression audacieuse. R\u00e9duite \u00e0 l'essentiel, la ligne JER-SHE prouve que la confiance na\u00eet de l'acceptation de ce que l'on est, chaque pi\u00e8ce \u00e9tant une invitation \u00e0 se l'approprier. Pour vous aider \u00e0 stimuler votre cr\u00e9ativit\u00e9, nous avons rassembl\u00e9 quatre looks remarquables pour vous inspirer et vous permettre d'ajouter votre touche personnelle.\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/get-the-look-puma-jer-she\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">lire l&#8217;histoire<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"col articleTeaser\" >\n\t\t\t<a class=\"hoverzooma  scrollAnim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/corporate\/equal-pay-puma\/\" \n\t\t\t     tabindex=\"-1\" \n\t\t\t    id=\"64586\"\n\t\t\t     style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t\t\t    aspect-ratio:1\t\t\t    ;\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n\t\t\t    class=\"hoverZoom\"\n\t\t\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Equal-Pay-1.png\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t\t\t    object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/corporate\/\" class=\"secondary2\" style=\"margin-top: 17px;\">Corporate<\/a>\n\t        <h4>Ce que signifie l'\u00e9galit\u00e9 salariale @ PUMA<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\u00c0 l'occasion de la journ\u00e9e allemande de l'\u00e9galit\u00e9 salariale, nous nous sommes pench\u00e9s sur le sujet de l'\u00e9galit\u00e9 salariale chez PUMA, en r\u00e9fl\u00e9chissant \u00e0 nos progr\u00e8s, en \u00e9valuant notre situation actuelle et en d\u00e9finissant nos objectifs pour l'avenir.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/corporate\/equal-pay-puma\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">lire l&#8217;histoire<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- row headline -->\n<div class=\"row headlineBlock rowSingleColumnWide\">\n    <div class=\"col\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\">\n        <h2 >Histoires de femmes au pouvoir<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row articleMulti2 spacing\">\n\t    <div class=\"col articleTeaser\" >\n\t\t\t<a class=\"hoverzooma  scrollAnim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/our-legacy\/international-womens-month-interview-with-former-puma-seamstress-rosemarie-kruger\/\" \n\t\t\t     tabindex=\"-1\" \n\t\t\t    id=\"49173\"\n\t\t\t     style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t\t\t    aspect-ratio:1\t\t\t    ;\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n\t\t\t    class=\"hoverZoom\"\n\t\t\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/header-womens-month.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t\t\t    object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"secondary2\" style=\"margin-top: 17px;\">Notre h\u00e9ritage<\/a>\n\t        <h4>\u201cToute ma famille faisait partie de l'\u00e9quipe PUMA.\u201d<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\tCATch UP s'est entretenu avec Rosemarie Kr\u00fcger, une des premi\u00e8res employ\u00e9es de PUMA. D\u00e9couvrez ce que c'\u00e9tait que de travailler pour Rudolf Dassler et comment l'entreprise a \u00e9volu\u00e9 au fil du temps.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/our-legacy\/international-womens-month-interview-with-former-puma-seamstress-rosemarie-kruger\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">lire l&#8217;histoire<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Derri\u00e8re les victoires que l'on voit \u00e0 l'\u00e9cran, les probl\u00e8mes de sant\u00e9 mentale des athl\u00e8tes f\u00e9minines passent souvent inaper\u00e7us. Si la participation \u00e0 un sport professionnel peut favoriser la confiance en soi, la r\u00e9silience et un sens exaltant de l'objectif, il serait trompeur d'ignorer les d\u00e9fis psychologiques uniques et les pressions sp\u00e9cifiques au genre auxquels sont confront\u00e9es les femmes dans le domaine de l'athl\u00e9tisme. \u00c0 l'occasion de la Journ\u00e9e internationale de la femme, nous pla\u00e7ons le d\u00e9bat sur la sant\u00e9 mentale au premier plan, en continuant \u00e0 lutter contre la stigmatisation et \u00e0 soutenir le bien-\u00eatre de nos sportives.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":64623,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_top_article":false,"is_featured_article":true,"EasyPostViewCounter":3147,"meta-headline":"Let&rsquo;s Talk About Mental Health for Women in Sports","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"class_list":["post-64622","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sportstyle"],"fullData":{"ID":64622,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2025-03-08 08:00:26","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-08 07:00:26","post_content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":64623},\"headline\":\"Let\\u0026rsquo;s Talk About Mental Health for Women in Sports\",\"content\":\"International Women\\u0026rsquo;s Day Special\",\"className\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Behind the wins you see on screen, mental health struggles often go unseen for female athletes. While participating in professional sports can foster confidence, resilience and an exhilarating sense of purpose, it would be misleading to ignore the unique psychological challenges and gender-specific pressures that women in athletics face. This International Women\\u0026rsquo;s Day we\\u0026rsquo;re bringing the conversation around mental health to the forefront, continuing to break the stigma and support the well-being of our women in sports\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;.\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Increased Advocacy \\u0026amp;amp; Open Conversations\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Sport has the potential to challenge norms and promote equality, and yet it can also perpetuate unhealthy standards. The good news is that we are seeing more and more examples of female athletes openly shifting the narrative by prioritizing their mental health and using their platform for advocacy\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. Icons are beginning to set a precedent, like \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Simone Biles\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; withdrawing from Olympic events to protect her well-being, and \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Naomi Osaka\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; stepping away from tennis to manage anxiety and depression. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Ashleigh Barty\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; retired early for personal fulfillment, and \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Chloe Kim\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; took a break to focus on her mental well-being. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Sha\\u0026rsquo;Carri Richardson\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and S\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;erena Williams\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; have also spoken openly about their struggles, highlighting the importance of mental well-being over competition. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Their actions have sparked a broader discussion on the emotional toll of elite sports and the distinctive pressures in this environment.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Navigating a High-Pressure Environment\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;From body image pressures to media scrutiny, female athletes navigate an environment filled with unique challenges\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; often shaped by outdated societal norms, limited representation, and institutional bias. Some key stressors shaping this landscape include:\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Body Image \\u0026amp;amp; Appearance Pressure\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;Female athletes are often scrutinized as much for their looks as for their skills. Athletes, especially in sports like gymnastics, figure skating, and track, can feel pushed to meet unrealistic body standards. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;This emphasis on appearance contributes to eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and self-doubt\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; \\u0026ndash; issues made worse by social media\\u0026rsquo;s relentless comparisons.\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Gender Bias \\u0026amp;amp; Stereotypes\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;Although it\\u0026rsquo;s 2025, female athletes still face outdated ideas about \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;their strength, leadership, and resilience\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. Due to this, many women battle imposter syndrome, feeling the need to work twice as hard for the same recognition. The lack of female coaches and leaders only reinforces these struggles.\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Balancing Life \\u0026amp;amp; Sport\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;Unlike many male counterparts, \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;female athletes often juggle multiple identities \\u0026ndash; student, professional, caregiver\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; \\u0026ndash; on top of their careers. This balancing act can lead to chronic stress and burnout.\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Media Scrutiny, Performance Anxiety \\u0026amp;amp; Self-Doubt\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;Female athletes receive significantly less media coverage than their male counterparts. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;When they are featured, the focus is often on their appearance, personal lives, or emotions rather than their athletic achievements\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. 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There are also evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT) which can be effective in reframing negative thoughts\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and coping with performance anxiety.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Incorporating mindfulness and stress-relief techniques:\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt; meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga reduce anxiety, enhance relaxation, and increase focus and confidence. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is also shown to be incredibly useful for emotional regulation\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and increased awareness.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Expressing in a creative outlet:\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; \\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;journaling offers a way to process emotions and track self-talk and progress. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Studies also show that visualization (through creative expression or meditation)\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; can help manage stress, performance anxiety and self-confidence.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Prioritizing rest and recovery: \\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;research suggests \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;7\\u0026ndash;9 hours of quality sleep is crucial for cognitive function\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;, emotional stability, and injury prevention; scheduled breaks and rest periods help to prevent burnout.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Ensuring proper nutrition and hydration\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;:\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; a balanced diet fuels both the body and mind, while adequate hydration prevents stress and fatigue. 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While participating in professional sports can foster confidence, resilience and an exhilarating sense of purpose, it would be misleading to ignore the unique psychological challenges and gender-specific pressures that women in athletics face. This International Women\u2019s Day we\u2019re bringing the conversation around mental health to the forefront, continuing to break the stigma and support the well-being of our women in sports.\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"international-womens-day-special","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-09-28 08:52:13","post_modified_gmt":"2025-09-28 08:52:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=64622","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw","ancestors":[],"page_template":"","post_category":[3],"tags_input":[],"id":64622,"author":"4","date":"2025-03-08 08:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-08 07:00:26","content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":64623},\"headline\":\"Let\\u0026rsquo;s Talk About Mental Health for Women in Sports\",\"content\":\"International Women\\u0026rsquo;s Day Special\",\"className\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Behind the wins you see on screen, mental health struggles often go unseen for female athletes. While participating in professional sports can foster confidence, resilience and an exhilarating sense of purpose, it would be misleading to ignore the unique psychological challenges and gender-specific pressures that women in athletics face. This International Women\\u0026rsquo;s Day we\\u0026rsquo;re bringing the conversation around mental health to the forefront, continuing to break the stigma and support the well-being of our women in sports\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;.\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Increased Advocacy \\u0026amp;amp; Open Conversations\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Sport has the potential to challenge norms and promote equality, and yet it can also perpetuate unhealthy standards. 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Icons are beginning to set a precedent, like \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Simone Biles\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; withdrawing from Olympic events to protect her well-being, and \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Naomi Osaka\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; stepping away from tennis to manage anxiety and depression. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Ashleigh Barty\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; retired early for personal fulfillment, and \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Chloe Kim\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; took a break to focus on her mental well-being. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Sha\\u0026rsquo;Carri Richardson\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and S\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;erena Williams\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; have also spoken openly about their struggles, highlighting the importance of mental well-being over competition. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Their actions have sparked a broader discussion on the emotional toll of elite sports and the distinctive pressures in this environment.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Navigating a High-Pressure Environment\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;From body image pressures to media scrutiny, female athletes navigate an environment filled with unique challenges\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; often shaped by outdated societal norms, limited representation, and institutional bias. 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There are also evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT) which can be effective in reframing negative thoughts\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and coping with performance anxiety.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Incorporating mindfulness and stress-relief techniques:\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt; meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga reduce anxiety, enhance relaxation, and increase focus and confidence. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is also shown to be incredibly useful for emotional regulation\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and increased awareness.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Expressing in a creative outlet:\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; \\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;journaling offers a way to process emotions and track self-talk and progress. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Studies also show that visualization (through creative expression or meditation)\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; can help manage stress, performance anxiety and self-confidence.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Prioritizing rest and recovery: \\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;research suggests \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;7\\u0026ndash;9 hours of quality sleep is crucial for cognitive function\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;, emotional stability, and injury prevention; scheduled breaks and rest periods help to prevent burnout.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Ensuring proper nutrition and hydration\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;:\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; a balanced diet fuels both the body and mind, while adequate hydration prevents stress and fatigue. 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Si la participation \u00e0 un sport professionnel peut favoriser la confiance en soi, la r\u00e9silience et un sens exaltant de l'objectif, il serait trompeur d'ignorer les d\u00e9fis psychologiques uniques et les pressions sp\u00e9cifiques au genre auxquels sont confront\u00e9es les femmes dans le domaine de l'athl\u00e9tisme. \u00c0 l'occasion de la Journ\u00e9e internationale de la femme, nous pla\u00e7ons le d\u00e9bat sur la sant\u00e9 mentale au premier plan, en continuant \u00e0 lutter contre la stigmatisation et \u00e0 soutenir le bien-\u00eatre de nos sportives.","status":"publish","password":"","name":"journ\u00e9e internationale de la femme-sp\u00e9cial","modified":"2025-09-28 08:52:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28 08:52:13","content_filtered":"","parent":0,"type":"post","mime_type":"","template":"","category":[3],"datetime_local":"8 mars 2025 \u00e0 07:00","date_local":"8 mars 2025","time_local":"07:00","slug":"international-womens-day-special","url":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/international-womens-day-special\/","featured_image":{"width":1140,"height":640,"file":"2025\/03\/Mental-Health_H.jpg","filesize":65616,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"Mental-Health_H-300x168.jpg","width":300,"height":168,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":4706},"large":{"file":"Mental-Health_H-1024x575.jpg","width":1024,"height":575,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":29939},"thumbnail":{"file":"Mental-Health_H-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":2535},"medium_large":{"file":"Mental-Health_H-768x431.jpg","width":768,"height":431,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":18762},"trp-custom-language-flag":{"file":"Mental-Health_H-18x10.jpg","width":18,"height":10,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":399}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]},"id":64623,"alt":"Header for Mental Health Article","caption":"","description":"","url":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mental-Health_H.jpg","title":"Sant\u00e9 mentale_H","aspect_ratio":1.78125,"focalPointLeft":0.5,"focalPointTop":0},"headline":"Let\u2019s Talk About Mental Health for Women in Sports","categories":[{"term_id":3,"name":"Sportstyle","slug":"sportstyle","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":415,"filter":"raw","url":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/"}],"theCategory":{"term_id":3,"name":"Sportstyle","slug":"sportstyle","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":415,"filter":"raw","url":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/"},"isFeaturedArticle":true,"isTopArticle":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64622"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64622\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}