Burned by Toxicity

September 25, 2018 Samantha Schell Adaptation, Family, Friendship, love, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, Stress adapting, growth, learning, mythology, negativity, OVercoming Adversity, positivity, self doubt, self reflection

Everywhere you turn these days, we see inspirational quotes and articles about letting go of the toxic relationships in your life, but what about the toxic relationship we have with ourselves? Are we the sole cause of a ceaseless dumpster fire of bad juju? Earlier today, I wanted to gain some perspective and insight on […]

Out of Many, One

September 11, 2018 Samantha Schell Friendship, love, Perseverance, Positivity 911, America, love, Patriotism, United, USA

It really is such a fatal human flaw to fall victim to being selfish. While I do not think I am innately self-centered, more times than I am willing to admit I catch myself focused too much on me and inattentive to others. This morning I was lamenting over the fact that I won’t have […]

Stress Less, Live Best

September 4, 2018 Samantha Schell Adaptation, Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, Stress Anxiety, bjj, bjjgirls, Competition, mental health, MMA, nerves, Schell Shock, Schell Shock BJJ, self care, Stress

I spent years of my life being a perfectionist. Slaving over my work and striving for achievements until I excelled. I was a straight A student, involved in multiple clubs and extra curricular activities, volunteered in my spare time and played on a variety of Varsity sports teams. I was on the Dean’s list, the […]

Month: <span>September 2018</span>