Yes! It truly is that simple! Most athletes, along with dealing with mental struggles, experience athlete burnout, a state in which you are depressed and/or overexhausted from the constant stress put on you physically and mentally. But taking a break is truly that simple!

Meditation is a well known and popular solution to treat all with issues related to high blood-pressure and/or dopamine fluctuations. This includes mental struggles such as anxiety and depression, along with certain addictions. To see more information, click on the link below:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7474752/

Although it shouldn't be treated as a first resort, seeking therapy can be extremely helpful if these mental struggles get out of hand. There are a variety of therapies for athletes, but the most common and most helpful have been psychotherapy and drug therapy (aka medications).

To me, this is the most important aspect of dealing with mental struggles while being an athlete. Your mindset is extremely influential and impactful on your decision-making, performance, and overall emotion for the sport. For instance, if you play a sport that was forced upon you, or a sport you don't like, your mindset about this sport will influence your performance by altering energy and body language, causing you to fail.

Instead of having these mindsets, work to change it. If you truly do not have fun with your sport anymore, maybe it is best for you to quit; you're not just motivated enough if you are not having any fun. However, if you're mindset is fear, specifically the fear of failing, it is best to change this mindset. As the saying goes, "If you think you're someone, you're someone. But if you think you're a nobody, you are still a nobody." 

To change these mindsets, alter your schedule. Instead of doing the same thing everyday, change it up a little. Start stretching more, eat at different types, go to bed early, and get more sleep than you already do. Even more, change your diet as it has been proven to directly influence your energy levels and overall attitude. Try adding some more clean cut meat, vegetables, fruits, and replace those refined carbs for whole carbohydrates!