It’s Okay to Not be Okay

Samantha Schell Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, Family, Friendship, Laughter, mental health, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, Stress , , , , , , , , , 1

Lately, I’ve been seeing more and more posts on social media in regards to mental health and my friend’s persistent struggles with bouts of sadness and depression. These feelings impact more people than we could possibly imagine, but since mental health is seen as a “weakness” or taboo subject, many end up suffering in silence, […]

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Stress Less, Live Best

Samantha Schell Adaptation, Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, 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 […]

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Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Samantha Schell Adaptation, Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, Family, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, Stress , , , , , , , , , , , , , 1

When I write these blogs, I like to imagine myself akin to Carrie Bradshaw a la Sex and the City, but I probably more accurately resemble Oscar the Grouch, clacking annoyingly away at my keyboard from the trash can that is my life. I’m dumped on. A lot. At work, at home, on the mats, […]

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