My Mindfulness Journey
My life has always included physical activities such as team sports, running, weight training, and yoga. These last few years living in the Covid-19 era have taught me that outdoor activities matter more than anything in this world. That being said, I can attribute a lot of the success I have achieved so far in my career to my ability to set aside time everyday to practice using these meditative methods. One of my biggest goals in life is to maintain these physical practices throughout my career.
A Little More In-Depth:
Team Sports: Basketball
Beginning in High School I became very involved in viewing and participating in team sports like basketball and football. I have included this pastime into my mindful journey to attest my knowledge of both sports and passion for camaraderie. Through participating in team sports I have learned to be a proactive team player in any setting I may find myself in.
Running
I would consider running to be one of my all time favorite meditative practices that I use on a daily basis to recuperate from all of life's challenges. Recently, I have been training to run both a 5k and 10k in January and April of 2025. I feel beyond fortunate to have a tool such as running to keep my mind sharp and priorities in check. Through years of experience, I have learned that it takes time and practice to master the art of running, so that I may receive all of the benefits the sport has to offer.
Weight Training
Entering my Freshman year of college was a surprise to say the least. However, I was fortunate enough to find a coping mechanism for all of the unfamiliarity and stress. The on campus gym at The College of Charleston quickly became my home as soon as I was exposed to the benefits of working out all of the different parts of the body. To this day, I participate in weightlifting multiple times a week at a local gym called Crunch in my hometown of Savannah, Georgia.
Yoga/Meditation
As of recently, I have learned that I am being held back in a lot of physical activities due to my lack of flexibility. Practicing yoga stretches has been one of my greatest priorities to work on my weaknesses so that I may avoid injuries from all of the physical practices I partake in. Along with this, I have also made the choice to set aside five to ten minutes each day to process my thoughts and focus on personal development. This is a skill that I hope to become better at as I enter the workforce.