And I think that's what really made Michigan stand out to other schools is the fact that if I wasn't a gymnast , I would still be very successful . Being at Michigan , I've learned a lot about what I'm thinking when I'm doing my skills . I feel like in high school , I kind of just , it was part of my daily routine .
I feel like in high school , I kind of just , it was part of my daily routine . So I just went to the gym and did all of my skills . But I've gotten very good at being intentional and having mental cues and mental choreography for every turn that I take every routine that I do , which has helped me really focus in on perfecting those routines .
I think aches and pains are a given when you're a top prospect athlete and learning to take the time to rest and recover and do what I needed to keep my body at its best to be able to perform at my best was a big learning curve for me . Another thing I think was practicing with intention . I think taking less turns that are quality and that really matter will also help with the recovery of my body versus taking a bunch of turns that maybe aren't as good and kind of put my body in a situation where I might not be able to perform at my best anymore .
Um Michigan is just such a great place . There's so much opportunity here . There's so many people here .
So you just have to let it happen and roll with it . A big thing that people don't think about enough when it comes to having hard training is like focusing on yourself . I think sometimes it's hard to compare yourself to other people that are doing the same sport as you to really focus on what you're doing and your process and your progress , everyone's different .
