Christen Press Quotes

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Profession : Athlete

Birth : December 29, 1988

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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When you're transitioning, and you're trying to develop a better brand of soccer, at some point, you have to step backward before you step forward.

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In my time abroad, I learned to become a more complete player.

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If I simply stay in that moment on the pitch and read the game, I can do so much more.

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I think sharing your experiences with younger players is something that's hugely valuable for your team, for your program. It kind of gives me a sense of self outside of just connecting your passes, scoring your goals - it's being a part of the larger picture.

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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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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.

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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 have crazy, curly, big hair, so,if I have time to try to make myself look presentable, I usually spend it doing my hair.

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I've learned to love my body and myself over time by being a little more accepting and having grace with myself.

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Staying grounded, eating healthy, doing yoga, staying out of the sun to protect my skin - I think that the daily decisions we make to protect our bodies are the best ways we can care for them.

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On game days, I do yoga as just a really short routine. It's more to warm up and to calm down in the morning.

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In Sweden, if a player has the ball, and you're running across the line of vision, you would never call for the ball. In the United States, if you're open, you're screaming.

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I have butt muscles, thigh muscles, and then my upper body is super skinny - except for in my shoulders, which you need for a little bit of strength to hold other players off the ball. So I think I've developed muscles 100 per cent from just shooting the ball and running. Every single thing about my body looks like soccer.

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The speed of life that top American athletes have is boom-boom-boom, and I'm a lot slower. I look before I cross, you know?

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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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I'm very organized. I have my day-to-day schedule, every 15 minutes, written out.

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I kind of felt like I was never good enough. I always wanted more.

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I used to be so focused on winning, I had a really hard time enjoying soccer. If I missed a shot, I would spend a lot of time thinking about how I'd disappointed my teammates. Then I learned how moments of struggle make you stronger.

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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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