You could feel the tension in the room,
Something about a man in uniform,
We love you, Simone!"
It was a lot of pressure. It was just crazy to see how everybody was going down like that,
After all these years of putting in the mental work in, it’s paid off,
Many people thrive under pressure, so it’s not as simple as just saying when the heat is on we need to step back,
If we think of mental health like a muscle, the more we attend to it, spend time looking after it then the stronger it becomes,
Simone Biles has shown that taking time for your own wellbeing isn’t a step back, but a step aside, to catch our breath, to refocus, and then to push on to greater things,
Put aside a little bit of time each day to prioritise activities for good mental health, such as practicing sleep hygiene for a good night’s rest, eating well, doing some physical exercise, connecting with loved ones and techniques such as mindfulness or journaling,
Stress can act as a powerful motivator, but if it is left unchecked over a longer period, stress can become burnout, which is much more difficult to manage,
Taking a step back from our work and our ambitions due to poor mental health can be challenging,
It was so good though!"
They're really quiet now, so that's strange,
We were both just kind of annoyed just because we know what we’re capable of,
When I was up there, I was like, people can probably hear me breathing. It adds to the stresses because it’s like, yes, you’re the only one up there, but it just makes you feel like you’re the only one up there.”
The next Olympics is at home [L.A.], so you just never know. But, I am getting really old,
I can attest to the fact that the moment is already traumatic and the capture of it is even more grueling,
We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being.”
Have a lot of people texting me over Imane Khelif. Personally I don't think she has done anything to 'cheat'. I thinks it's the way she was born & that's out of her control. The fact that she has been beating by 9 females before says it all."
Even worse. She is from Algeria. In Algeria it is illegal to be gay. The idea they would send a gay or trans Olympian is insane."