Tag: mental wellness
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Searching for Hope
I’m on a quest. I’m seeking hope amidst these troubling times. Some people may think I’m foolish for doing so. With how the world is going right now, how could I possibly believe that hope still exists? The times are too dark to even believe in such a thing. It would be easier to just…
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My recovery is the source of my:
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“Becoming a Diamond” Episode 3: My Martial Arts Experience
In this episode I talk about my somewhat lifelong journey with different martial arts, and how it has led me to take Muay Thai. Hopefully you can laugh at some of my awkward memories and endless rambling sessions.
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Becoming a Diamond (Episode 2): Dealing with Anxiety
In this episode I talk about my initial anxieties about joining a Muay Thai gym, and how I have been able to work through them as time as gone on. Anxiety is a natural response to trying something new/unfamiliar, but it doesn’t have to stop us from having fun and growing as a person.
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The Qi Life: Leg Springs
In this edition of The Qi Life, I show how to do the leg springs exercise. This is a great one for balance and leg strength, as well as posture. Check out the video below:
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Becoming a Diamond: My Muay Thai Journey Episode #1
Hey everyone! I am back with another podcast titled Becoming a Diamond: My Muay Thai Journey. In this podcast I will be sharing my journey of being a Muay Thai fighter and all the many lessons that I have learned over the course of my journey. It’s not just the physical aspects, but the mental…
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“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” -Muhammad Ali
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“In a perfect dream, things would be set exactly the way you would want them. But I think it’s more interesting that in real life, things aren’t exactly the way you planned.” -Naomi Osaka
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A word on compassion
The big thing I’m thinking about today is Simone Biles and her decision to withdraw from competing at the Olympics today because of her mental health. While many have praised her decision to look after her well being, others have come out of their dark holes of negativity to call her weak, selfish, pathetic, etc.…
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“At the end of the day, if I can say I had fun, it was a good day.”-Simone Biles
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