Thoughts of an Ambivert

Samantha Schell Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, mental health, Positivity, self confidence, Stress , , , , , , , , ,

An ambivert is a person who is defined as having both introverted and extroverted mindsets. We enjoy our time spent being around people, but we also need to take some solitary alone time in order to “recharge our batteries.” I love being surrounded by the people in my life, but occasionally, I need a break […]

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A Guide to Not Giving a F*ck

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

So the other day I walk into my second favorite place on the planet, the bookstore, (the gym and cage are obviously the #1 contenders) and I head over to the selection of the most current best sellers. I happen to notice the majority of the most recent best selling books are self-help ones. Not […]

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Atelophobia

Samantha Schell Adaptation, Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, mental health, Perseverance, self confidence, winners , , , , , ,

Honestly, I can’t be the only person out there who goes through periods of time where it feels like nothing I do is good enough. I am struggling on the mats and I am struggling in life and I just can’t seem to make things work. I try so hard, and sometimes I just hit […]

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I’m Doing the Best That I Can

Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Family, mental health, Overcoming Adversity, Parenting, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, Stress , , , , , , 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 […]

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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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