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 Hammer & the Nail

December 4, 2018 Samantha Schell Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, mental health, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, Stress bjj, Competition, MMA, Resilient, shark tank 1

There are days where regardless of what’s going on, I’m a positive ray of sunshine, and then there are days far too often where no matter what the circumstances surrounding me are, I can’t seem to shake the feeling of overcast clouds encroaching upon me. There’s a pretty common saying in Jiu Jitsu; sometimes you’re […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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