I’m going to deviate a bit from my normal Jiu Jitsu spiel and woah’s to talk about something a little bit more personal, truly exposing my vulnerability on this one. I’ve run into a bit of an issue lately when it comes to my mental health and looming anxiety. I think it stems a bit […]
Read moreJump as the Waves Come
It’s easy to feel exceptionally overwhelmed as we navigate our ways through life; so many twists and turns and obstacles thrown into our path, that it can be difficult to feel like we have control of things. And I guess that’s the entire point of it all, is that it’s impossible to have 100% control […]
Read moreShould I Compete?
Samantha Schell Anxiety, BJJ, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, Stress Anxiety, bjj, confidence, ibjjf, Jiu Jitsu, nerves
I could probably make a list of the top frequently asked questions asked in grappling pages and groups on social media, and the one in the title would be in the top 10, and probably crack the top 5 if I am being perfectly honest. It makes sense; many people are unsure of themselves when […]
Read moreKnowledge Bombs
Samantha Schell Adaptation, Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence Anxiety, bjj, Competition, sacrifice, willpower, worthwhile
s been a hot minute since I slapped this blog with some well-thought out wisdom from the back corners of my brain. Am I an expert on any type of life advice? Nay I say, but I do now how to execute words proficiently through paper and to say it with conviction through my chest until it penetrates the skulls of those who need to hear it and would benefit from it most.
Read moreStarve Your Distractions, Feed Your Focus
Samantha Schell Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, Perseverance, winners Anxiety, bjj, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, competing, Competition, doubt, expectations, focus, Jiu Jitsu 1
Many times, when you ask people what their greatest fear is, they will immediately reply back with the fear of failure. But often times, this is not the case. It is not the actuality of failure that we fear, it is the fear of disappointing others in our lives or even ourselves. Everyone fails, that’s […]
Read moreYou Are Not Alone
Samantha Schell Anxiety, love, mental health, Perseverance, Positivity, Stress Anxiety, Depression, help, love, mental health, Stress
May is mental health awareness month; a cause I will champion and continue to champion for the rest of my days. Perhaps the reason for this is because almost every single person you know has dealt with this issue in one aspect or another, whether it has personally effected them or someone that they love […]
Read moreThe Straw that Breaks the Camel’s Back
Samantha Schell Adaptation, Anxiety, mental health, Overcoming Adversity, Stress Anxiety, mental health, overwhelmed, perseverance, positivity, Stress
When we have an accumulation of one thing after the next piling up on your plate, sometimes it’s the little crumb that sets you over the edge. Just like one insignificant little snowflake falling from the sky and causing an avalanche to teeter over the mountain and cascade downward with monumental and devastating repercussions. Often […]
Read moreDon’t Worry, Be Happy
Perhaps I’m feeling a bit more at ease with the universe, and therefore, emanating positive vibes from every atom I am composed of. I just came back from a 4 day vacation in the beautiful country of Jamaica where I enjoyed the food, soaked up some sun, and got hit with a surprise proposal during […]
Read moreChoke On It
Samantha Schell Anxiety, mental health, Perseverance, Stress Anxiety, anxious, mental health, ocd, Stress 6
There are days where I bite off so much more than I could chew that I honestly should be given the Heimlich maneuver 24/7. It’s almost amazing I haven’t choked on my responsibilities and reached an inevitable death from taking on so many tasks at one time. I have always loathed the idea of putting […]
Read moreMake Progress or Make Excuses
Samantha Schell Anxiety, mental health, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence Anxiety, exercise, gym, nutrition, resolutions, weightloss
Resolutions are for the birds. We spend so much time hyping up a goal or ambition without the slightest bit of understanding of what the steps necessary to make the goals come to fruition are. The problem is, the majority of these resolutions are simple; the journey to achieve them isn’t complicated or convoluted, it […]
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