27 February 2010
Get Motivated By The Olympics!
1. Aim for balance. Take a cue from figure skater Mirai Nagasu, 16, who finds time for school, homework, friends and Japanese classes…plus her intense skating schedule. Goodbye, lame TV shows.
2. Ditch excuses. Limb loss, wheelchairs and brain injury don’t stop Para-Olympians from high achievements in competition. Don’t let the li’l stuff slow ya down.
3. Stay dedicated. Some world-class athletes travel hundreds of miles for every practice. Makes the few-minute walk to the piano seem not-so bad, huh?
4. Have fun. U.S. skeleton athlete Noelle Pikus-Pace tapes funny messages to her sled before races. Make it a fun practice for you!
5. Share those skills. We love that hockey player Angela Ruggiero runs camps for girls. Take a second to teach a younger (or older) player.
6. Stay organized. Olympic athletes have a lot to do! On top of preparing and competing, they also have press events and have to make time for their friends and family. Being organized and creating lists is a good idea for every busy bee!
(adapted from www.justaskmarlene.com)
