I whole-heartedly thank you for reaching out about this subject, it can be a daunting one to talk about and to work through. I know for myself, it has taken me some time to feel comfortable (and confident) in my own story and path.

You bring up a key point that often goes ignored, I think. Maybe it’s that competitive nature of an athlete, but it seems like that no matter how well one does, it never feels good enough. Even after the Olympic Games, I was struggling with where I was at and what I had achieved. Weird, right?

Whether this is an expectation we put on ourselves or one that we believe that others have of us, either way, I found that these were solely perceived notions that I had created. So it was up to me to change them (easier said than done, I realize) .

Oddly enough, when I was at the point of “should I stay or should I go” (I just sang that part), I found myself hanging out in the lululemon store so often that I soon became an Educator with them. Their sense of community, positive vibe, and goal settting sessions (huge help!) really opened my eyes to a world beyond athletics….and to be proud of who I am!

I’m not sure if you’ve done any Vision & Goal Setting with lulu but I think this was the tipping point for me. This helped me think BIG and beyond what I used to think possible (for me, I’m thinking Globe Trotting Health & Fitness Blogger, haha).

This is a very personal and unique journey, but you know you’re already on the right one.