By Masha Gessen — 2021
The opposition is cast as one between cis-girl athletes on the one hand and a vast liberal conspiracy on the other.
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CLEAR ALL
So many of the little rituals I have each day—like my makeup or skincare routine—do help soothe and/or rejuvenate me. For me, any type of solo practiced routine is good. But I’ve learned that self-care does not, and cannot, sustain me. And I believe that this may be the case for many of you.
Caring for ourselves is paramount.
Adjusting your attitude is easier than you think.
It once seemed impossible that anyone could go faster in the butterfly. By the time it happened, the most decorated Olympian had a growing family and no problem letting go of records.
Through the size of her platform, however, and her decision to choose well-being over pursuit of a Grand Slam title, Osaka offers the promise of bringing mental health awareness—both inside and outside of sports—to an entirely new level.
The cultural messages can be harsh, dehumanizing and constant
Should you let that comment slide, or address it head on? Is it more harm than it’s worth? We can help.
When you have localized pain, what do you do? You reach for it. Often without conscious thought, your hand goes to the area of discomfort and massages it.