“I set my phone with motivational quotes to go off on random days and times. Like, 'You're stronger than you think you are.' I'll forget about it, then one will pop up and it'll give me a little boost.” ThinkingGivingLittlesForgetLike YouGive MeStrongerPhonesPopsBoostStronger Than You Think Author:Shawn Johnson
“I think it's important for girls at a young age to be involved in as many things as possible. Especially safe communities of people that teach them great life lessons like self-confidence and courage. And getting girls to go to camp especially in the summer where they can meet new friends, learn new things, and not just sit at home and watch TV.” PeopleThinkingImportantSelfHomeAgeYoungGirlCommunityWatchesTeachTvsInvolvedLessonsSafeSummerSelf ConfidenceCampsLife LessonNew ThingsYoung AgeNew FriendsConfidence And CourageMeeting New Friends Author:Shawn Johnson
“Everybody sacrifices something in an attempt to reach what they think society wants.” ThinkingWantSacrifice Author:Shawn Johnson
“I don't think I've ever not gotten nervous. When you work so hard for one special day or routine, you want to perform it better than you ever have. We always say at our gym, If you lose the nerves, you lose the sport.” IfsThinkingWantHardMotivationalSportsLosesSpecialNervousNervesGymRoutineGymnasticsBetter Than You Author:Shawn Johnson
“To have any doubt in your body is the biggest weakness an athlete can have. There are times when I physically can't get myself to go for a skill because I'm thinking, 'My knee hurts really bad.'” ThinkingBodyHurtDoubtSkillsWeaknessAthleteYour BodyKnees Author:Shawn Johnson
“I think about my goals. There were a lot of times in gymnastics when I really didn't want to go in and train, but you can't make it to the Olympics if you don't train!” IfsThinkingWantGoalTrainOlympicsSetting GoalsGymnastics Author:Shawn Johnson
“I always have someone to look up to, and I think it helps me with motivating myself.” ThinkingLooksHelpingLook UpHelp Me Author:Shawn Johnson
