“It’s Not Over”: Simone Biles Once Acknowledged the Advice She Would Give Her Younger Self

Published 08/30/2022, 10:45 AM EDT

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has left no stone unturned in her journey to become the best. Arguably she is one of the greatest gymnasts ever. With 25 medals to her name, Biles is one of the biggest names in the sport at present. Recently, Biles has been very vocal about the importance of mental health for an athlete.

Biles’ gold medal-winning debut at the World Championships stunned the world. Her unmatched potential that was showcased in that event made people believe that she was the next superstar. However, presently Biles believes that she could have done certain things differently.

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Simone Biles gives her childhood self an advice

Even though Simone’s career has been very successful, the star gymnast believes that there were some things that she could improve for the better. Throughout her illustrious career, Biles has constantly improved herself and delivered consistent performances.

Simone was the cover star for the Health magazine’s July 2021 issue. Furthermore, the Olympic gold medalist gave an interview to the magazine. When asked what would be her advice for her younger self, she said, “to not be so stubborn.” She added, “to be a little bit happier, to know that it’s not over just because something happens in one day. You can keep pushing.”

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The interview focuses on Simone’s take on mental health and how important it is for an athlete to succeed. The Olympic gold medalist revealed that she focused on her mental health and self-care more than anything at that moment.

Simone’s struggle with mental health

After a successful campaign at the Rio Olympics in 2016, Simone established widespread influence among the youth. She believes that she got a voice after the Rio games. Describing her routine for the Tokyo Olympics she said that she focuses mainly on self-care and her mental health as they have become essential for her.

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To maintain her mental wellness, Simone visited the Psychologist every two weeks. Describing the reason behind such frequent visits, she said, “That helped me get in tune with myself so that I felt more comfortable and less anxious.”

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Biles’ suggestion to her fans who are struggling with mental health issues is to rely on the people who are the closest to them for support. She believes that spending time with her family and her fiancé and NFL star, Jonathan Owens, helps her relax, recover and unwind. Are you inspired by Simone’s life? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Adityan Pillai is a US Sports Author for EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's Degree in Science. When it comes to track and field, Adityan is a national-level athlete, participating in the 400 and 800m events.

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Rupak Kumar Jha

“It’s Not Over”: Simone Biles Once Acknowledged the Advice She Would Give Her Younger Self

Simone Biles gives her childhood self an advice

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