Christen Press Quotes
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I'm 100 percent a byproduct of my sport. I always tell my teammates that I only have muscles where they get to play.
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I kind of felt like I was never good enough. I always wanted more.
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I'm a dreamer, and I'm a perfectionist, and I love excellence, and that's hardwired in me. But when I was young, I lived in a space for a long time where I only felt insufficient.
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It's really special to play with your friends for your country.
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I always want to keep my skin clean when I get up in the morning, and I use sunscreen before I go out to the field.
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I remember, playing in college especially, I cried in almost every game I played. I just felt so much stress and pressure that I was letting everyone down if I didn't score a goal or win the game. I carried that weight with me into every game.
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No Tinder, no Match, nothing. I don't mind going up to people when I'm out. I have a better chance of getting a read on them that way.
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You can be one inch from the national team and the opportunity to make so much money and a life out of it. That's why people hang on so long.
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I'm very blessed, thankful, grateful for the opportunities I've had.
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I think that a lot of women experience that balance between feeling insecure about and appreciative for their bodies. I definitely have.
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I've learned from experience not to be too glued to one menu or routine in particular because I never know where I'm going to be and what kind of cuisine it's going to be.
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In my time abroad, I learned to become a more complete player.
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I haven't had many injuries, and I know that's because I take care of my body, and I do the things that I need to do to keep it strong.
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I didn't have any natural instincts toward heading. It cost me lots of opportunities to score.
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It took me a while to learn, but we are allowed to make mistakes and have flaws.
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Everyone, especially athletes and fans everywhere, need to make sunscreen and sun protection a priority.
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Winning and losing isn't what's important. The attempt at success and getting to your best self is what matters.
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Whether I'm running up and down the field or running errands, I make it a point to ensure that my skin is protected.
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If I put my pinkie to my thumb, I can cover my wrist all the way to the knuckle. When I get a watch, I always have to go and get extra holes put in or get a special bracelet that's adjustable.
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As a professional athlete, part of my job is to make sure I'm consuming high quality nutrients.
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I really feel gratitude every day in my life that I'm able to do what I love, and I think, because I have that passion and spirit, I've had success.
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Wherever I am, I always do yoga every day. I think it's so important for my physical health in sport.
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I think I approach pressure by having discipline and learning to be calm in everyday life. I do this with a daily mindfulness practice and commitment.
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Before I found my peace, I was way too much in my head. I found myself on the field in my own thoughts. I've learned that there's a time and a place for my thoughts. The most important thing when I'm on the field is to just be in the moment and let it all go.