Cut Calories, Not Confidence

Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, mental health, nutrition, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence , , , , , , , ,

Confidence, tenacity, self-esteem, etc; all vital components in becoming successful in such a brutal and unforgiving sport, but the mentality and discipline behind the scenes is always vastly more difficult than the cardio and skillets involved. Everyone has those days where you wake up after an unsatisfying night’s “sleep”, groggy as hell the next morning, […]

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The Things I Wish I Knew

Samantha Schell Anxiety, BJJ, Family, Friendship, Laughter, love, mental health, nutrition, Overcoming Adversity, Parenting, Positivity, Stress , , , 6

There’s not an exorbitant amount of knowledge I have accrued over the past 28 years on this earth, but I have been fortunate enough to walk away with some solid life experiences and sound advice that has benefitted me in more ways than one. I am trying to be better about thinking positively and not […]

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Recovery; Good for the Body, Good for the Soul

Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Family, Friendship, Laughter, love, mental health, nutrition, Positivity , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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 […]

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