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That martial arts tournament or belt test you’ve worked so hard for is now finished. Apart from taking some time for rest and recovery, now is a great time to review your performance and set some goals for your training. What I find really helpful is a self-reflection exercise called “glows and grows.” [...]
Maybe you have an upcoming tournament or belt test. Or perhaps you’re getting back into martial arts again after a period of time off. Or maybe you're brand new to martial arts or are switching to a new style. Chances are, if you’re in any of these situations, you’re feeling at least a [...]
For the past 18 months or so I’ve wanted to start a podcast, but I’ve been plagued with a slew of doubts. Am I good enough? Will anyone listen to me? Will I get judged? Self-doubt morphed into procrastination which led to even more self-doubt and paralysis. Until last week. I [...]
That tournament coming up—you really want gold. Picture it: Walking up when your name is called. Bowing your head to receive that gold medal around your neck. Standing on the podium after, drenched in sweat and grinning from ear to ear. The applause! The photos! The “humble” posts you’ll [...]
Making note of my “glows and grows” in karate is one of my favourite habits for self-reflection and feedback. Have you heard of this? If you haven’t, let me explain. The concept is simple. Glow = something you've done well vs Grow = something that needs improvement Here’s how [...]
I did not feel like writing a blog article today. Chalk it up to preoccupation with other projects, or exhaustion (or both), but I just didn’t have the motivation to write this today. And I came very close to skipping it. “One skipped article since I started this blog. What could it hurt?” [...]
Ever feel like you’re not making progress towards your goals? Like the goal is so big, and your efforts so insignificant that you can’t possibly ever get there? Yeah, me too. Especially lately with my online venture. I’ve been plugging away, posting articles and uploading videos consistently, but sometimes it feels as if [...]
It’s makeover month! I Need a Makeover I’ve been feeling really burnt out, so I’ve decided to do a little revamp with my health and fitness. May is makeover month. I’m already one week in, and things are going well. Sorry. Syntax. I meant to say: Well, things are [...]
Hi, I’m Sabrina Bliem, The Karate Shrimp, and I have a confession to make: I’m addicted to self-help books. Thinking About Self-Improvement Isn’t Enough I have a nice little collection of self-help books. I absolutely adore these books. They look so lovely on my shelf. Sometimes, if I’m feeling [...]
I don’t have the time to get jacked, fix my diet, or get woke. Or maybe I do…. You Need to Make Time for Your Goals Awhile ago I made a video and article on the importance of making time for your goals. If you want to get fitter, [...]