When I first started snowboarding, it was something that was only really done in the winter. Mount Hood in Oregon was the magical exception. Gretchen Bleiler More Quotes by Gretchen Bleiler More Quotes From Gretchen Bleiler Every single one of us has the unique opportunity to create awareness and influence change Gretchen Bleiler influence unique opportunity I'm fearful when I push myself. It's a tough thing to do, but you need to acknowledge that you have what it takes to succeed. Gretchen Bleiler tough succeed needs Plant the seed, set the target, live your life. Gretchen Bleiler live-your-life target plant Imagine if the mistakes we made actually helped us to just become better versions of ourselves. I believe this is what life is about, and when we look at it this way, then there is nothing to be afraid of! Gretchen Bleiler mistake believe way Imagine if the whole point of this experience on planet Earth was to just open ourselves up more fully to who we really are, without filters, without masks, without any restrictions. Gretchen Bleiler filters imagine earth I didn't know how I was going to get to the Olympics, and in the beginning, I didn't really care. And that was the best part, because my desire exposed me to so many different sports, and in all of them, I always dedicated my best effort because I knew that's what it was going to take to become an Olympian. Gretchen Bleiler best-effort desire sports For the past fourteen years, it's been my job to push past my boundaries and do things I never thought I could do, which is why it's been such a fulfilling career. Gretchen Bleiler jobs past years It took me a full year of black eyes and a bruised and battered tailbone to learn how to do a crippler in the half-pipe. It was a trick that no one else was really doing, and it was scary! But I stuck with it, and one day, it finally clicked. The crippler has been my signature trick ever since, and it's what helped me be so successful in competition. Gretchen Bleiler eye successful years Imagine if you could never fail. Gretchen Bleiler failing imagine ifs I've been a vegetarian, I've been a Paleo, and now I believe in the everything-in-moderation diet. Gretchen Bleiler moderation vegetarian believe Eat lots of fresh vegetables, drink water, exercise often, and meditate daily. Gretchen Bleiler vegetables exercise water Life is short, and if we enjoy every moment of every day, then we will be happy no matter what happens or what changes along the way. Gretchen Bleiler be-happy day moment life I learned a few years ago that balance is the key to a happy and successful life, and a huge part of achieving that balance is to instill rituals into your everyday life - a nutritious balanced diet, daily exercise, time for yourself through meditation, reading, journaling, yoga, daily reflection, and setting goals. Gretchen Bleiler goals daily time life It's okay to feel nervous before a competition because it means you care about doing well. Gretchen Bleiler feel you competition care As long you are doing what you love and making decisions from the heart, you will be successful. Gretchen Bleiler you heart love long I've learned that you have to make careful choices because everything has an impact. I've also learned that you can't please everyone in life, so please yourself and figure out what really matters. Gretchen Bleiler please-everyone yourself you life The programs I do with my trainer are amazing for overall strength and have a major focus on building my core. We do a lot of unique exercises that shake up the nervous system, which builds my balance and propreception. That's really important for my sport. Gretchen Bleiler amazing balance focus strength What most people don't realize is that in snowboarding, there are two different aspects: the filming side and the competition side. The filming side is when snowboarders spend the entire winter season trying to document the best, most progressive and innovative riding of the year. Gretchen Bleiler best competition winter people Building up expectations, creating unrealistic time frames, feeling like our end goal is the end all, be all can all lead to frustration or anxiety. We end up feeling as though we have to power through what we want rather than enjoy the process and just let the result come as it may. Gretchen Bleiler feeling enjoy power time I'm so grateful for all the experiences I've had; the life lessons I've learned along the way are just completely invaluable. Gretchen Bleiler life-lessons grateful life way
