Imagine if an Olympian did this

Don't let fear hold you back. No Images? Click here       What terrifies you? I’m not talking about creepy clown movies (though I get that). I mean the fears that stir up insecurities and then eventually hold you back. For me, it’s a fear that I won’t be good enough at whatever I’m trying — even if I already proved that I am! Now, imagine if Olympians allowed a fear like that take over their headspace. What if someone else is better? What if I’m really not as good at this sport as I believe? They wouldn’t even show up to their competitions, let alone win. Instead, they push past what terrifies them and they show the hell up. What if you lived more fearlessly, like an Olympian? It’s a good reminder as the 2018 winter games approach next month (shout out to all my fellow Olympics fanatics!). Letting your worries dictate how you behave can block you from success. It doesn’t matter if you’re attempting a new healthy eating plan or trying a new hobby or putting yourself out there on a first date. Show up in spite of that worry. I’ll have plenty of stories about wellness surrounding the Olympics, including how athletes work through any mental roadblocks and their preferred morning routines. And tell me how you fight your fears on Twitter. It’s time we slay them once and for all. —Lindsay Turn up the Wellness Jams Wellness Jams is a curated workout or relaxing playlist from celebrities, influencers and readers. This week, Ashley Caldwell, an aerial skier and member of the U.S. Ski Team, shares what she plays on competition days when she first wakes up. Check out what Ashley had to say about her playlist below and follow her Olympics journey on Twitter and Instagram. I’m all about songs that help calm my nerves but also get me excited. It’s a fine line to balance. I try to avoid being overly "pumped up" before competition because I don’t want to overdo it. I need to be in the zone. My playlist is created with songs that get me into that happy, mellow, determined place. Hit Play On Ashley's Playlist Here Words of wellness 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star BenDeLaCreme on mental health: "I think although more and more people are really speaking up on these issues and making it less taboo, so many people are afraid to talk about it in the first person or are afraid to bring it into our own lives …The reality is [that] this touches, I would dare to say, most of us in some way or another." Ashley Graham on positive self talk: "I look in the mirror and do affirmations . . . ‘You are bold. You are brilliant. You are beautiful.’ If my lower pooch is really popping out that day, I look at it and say, ‘Pooch, you are cute!’ . . . Words have power, and if you are going to use your words negatively, then that is exactly what is going to happen in your life." Michael Jordan on pushing your limits: "If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them, everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it or work around it."   Crushing on this 'Gram Want more wellness? Scott Eastwood Makes An Excellent Case For Being An Early Bird Like the actor, you might just become more productive. What Experts REALLY Think Of Whole30 Breaking down the eating program that's all over social media. To The People Who Say 'I'm Tired' When Someone Asks How You Are When you feel like this, it's important to know you're not alone.    .     No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love: HuffPost Must Reads. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe