Living an Athletic Lifestyle
Emma Nelson
What does it mean to be an athlete? Let’s consider some of the characteristics that athletes embody. Athletes are disciplined, focused, and goal and result oriented. Athletes are willing to give up behaviors, actions, relationships, and situations that are not aligned with their vision and priorities. Athletes like to surround themselves with other athletes, as well as with people who appreciate and understand their lifestyle.
An athlete approaches many aspects of her life in much the same way as she does her sport: She prepares, strategizes, evaluates, and takes care of herself so she can be stronger, faster, more precise, powerful, agile, and skilled.
Athletes must eat well and sleep enough. Athletes should minimize stress, but learn to cope with stressful situations beyond their control. Athletes conserve energy wherever they can. Athletes practice meditation, visualization, and seek clarity of mind. Athletes are role-models and leaders. Athletes balance being independent and accountable with being effective and cooperative. Athletes delay instant gratification for the empowerment of success. Athletes are tough, yet vulnerable. Athletes are aware of their limitations, but push their boundaries. Athletes seek to elevate their comfort level and push their pain threshold.
Athletes have Purpose and Passion!
Be an ATHLETE.
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