Jingle Hells

December 18, 2018 Samantha Schell Anxiety, BJJ, Family, Friendship, love, mental health, Positivity, Stress bjj, christmas, holiday, MMA, new years, nye, Schell Shock, xmas

The stockings are hung, the presents are wrapped, the tree is decorated, and the Jameson has been opened. From the outside looking in, my house now resembles the ideal pinterest image, but if people only knew the truth lurking just below the surface, instead of sugar plum fairies dancing in my head, I am personally […]

I’m Doing the Best That I Can

December 11, 2018 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Family, mental health, Overcoming Adversity, Parenting, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, Stress bjj, Champion, effort, mental health, never give up, try, warrior 2

All I can do in life is try, and I promise I am out here doing the best that I can. Oh do I stumble more frequently than an elf drudged up on too much eggnog, but still I continue to try. And I enjoy recognizing the efforts of those who are out here trying […]

The Children of Today; the Leaders of Tomorrow

October 30, 2018 Samantha Schell BJJ, Family, Friendship, love, Parenting, Positivity, Teaching bjj, Children, future, generation, instruction, Schell Shock BJJ coach

You never know who is watching you; how your thoughts and actions are impacting others until you see it come to fruition. The more I put myself out there, the more vulnerable I become but the more raw and relatable I seem. With as often as I compete and my presence on social media, I […]

Recovery; Good for the Body, Good for the Soul

October 23, 2018 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Family, Friendship, Laughter, love, mental health, nutrition, Positivity athlete, bjj, BJJ girls, competitor, family, friends, health, healthcare, nutrition, recovery, Schell Shock BJJ, self care, sponsors

Buckle your seat belts boys and girls, it’s time for another blog day Tuesday! I know I’ve talked before about the importance of self care (not only in Jiu Jitsu, but in life as well), and of the bonds we form in this sport that are incomparable to anything I can really explain, but I’d […]

It’s Okay to Not be Okay

October 16, 2018 Samantha Schell Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, Family, Friendship, Laughter, mental health, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, Stress Anxiety, battles, bjj, chronic, Depression, fighting, Jiu Jitsu, love, mental health, self care 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, […]

Laugh Until it Hurts

October 9, 2018 Samantha Schell BJJ, Family, Laughter, Positivity bjj, funny, happiness, jiujitsu, laughter, lol, medicine

In case anyone reading these blogs hasn’t figured it out yet, I often use comedy as a coping medicine. They say laughter is the best medicine, and often times, I find myself cracking jokes to alleviate the tensions and stressors brought on by life. I laugh to diffuse awkward situations, I laugh to spark up […]

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 […]

Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

July 31, 2018 Samantha Schell Adaptation, Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, Family, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, Stress Anxiety, bjj, BJJ girls, Competition, confidence, help, Jiu Jitsu, life, MMA, Schell Shock, Schell Shock BJJ, self help, Stress, struggles 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, […]

I’ll Be There Forever

July 24, 2018 Samantha Schell Competing, Family, love, Parenting, Positivity, winners familia, family, kids, love, parenting, Schell Shock 2

I admit that I mess up a lot. Life doesn’t come with a manual on the correct ways to handle every situation and I stumble my way through most of them like a comatose patient emerging from a paralytic state. I honestly don’t know how people choose to be seen with me in public some […]

Not All Family is Blood

June 26, 2018 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Family, Friendship, love, Positivity coaches, family, schellshock, schellshockbjj, team, teammates, teamrubaocarioca

Is there any other sport out there that seems like more of a solo effort than fighting? I mean, when you are out on the mats or inside the cage, there is no one else except for you and your opponent. However, outward appearances alone can be quite deceiving. Personally, I can’t think of any […]

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