Simone’s decision required the self-awareness to recognize how she was feeling. She also had the courage and confidence to act on it. At I Am Here, the R in CLEAR stands for Real, which is all about being true to yourself.
The situation reminded us of this article by Michael Gervais for the Harvard Business Review. It’s entitled “How to Stop Worrying About What Other People Think of You.” The title is self-explanatory. After reading Tianna’s piece, we felt compelled to revisit this article.
It’s reassuring to see a cultural change where people who are on a global stage are able to be honest about their needs. Even under a spotlight, these world-class athletes feel enabled to do what’s best for their mental health and wellbeing. We welcome this at I Am Here.