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Happy Place

Jessica Ennis-Hill

Dec 16, 2019
Jessica Ennis-Hill, Olympic champion and key face of the London 2012, shares her journey as a heptathlete and discusses perseverance, the incredible 2012 Olympics, balancing pregnancy and training, getting back into shape after giving birth, the joys and challenges of parenting, and a shift in perspective on exercise.
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  • Jessica Ennis-Hill learned to appreciate the journey and trust in her coach's plan, showing the importance of perseverance and long-term perspective.
  • Jessica Ennis-Hill emphasized the power of visualization and positive thinking, highlighting the significance of staying focused on one's own journey and not allowing distractions to impact personal goals.

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Jessica Ennis-Hill's Athletic Journey and Overcoming Challenges

Jessica Ennis-Hill shares her journey as an Olympic gold-winning athlete and the challenges she faced. Starting off in sprints, she eventually fell in love with the heptathlon, but it took time and hard work to master all the events and excel. She learned to appreciate the journey and trust in her coach's plan, which involved a longer-term perspective. Overcoming injuries and setbacks, she persevered and achieved great success in the 2012 Olympic Games. Jessica emphasizes the importance of focusing on one's own performance, blocking out distractions, and harnessing the power of positive visualization. Retirement brought a sense of freedom, and now she channels her passion into helping new moms with exercises through her app.

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