Let’s be honest, we’re all feeling a little more drained than we were this time last year. As we roll into another year of COVID fatigue, here are few ways to put a pep in your step, thanks to your favorite professional athletes.
Namaste,
The Last Night’s Game Team
1. Who are we to argue with one of the best NBA (National Basketball Association) players ever to play the game when it comes to wine consumption? Wine lover LeBron James believes in drinking wine every day. He said, “Listen, I’m playing the best basketball of my life, and I’m drinking some wine pretty much every day. Whatever it is, I’ll take it.” BOTTOMS UP
2. Brooklyn Nets (NBA) star Kyrie Irving is known for his abstract ideas, like vehemently defending his theory that the world is flat. But one ritual he does before every game (if the away team allows him to) that you might be able to borrow is that he burns sage or “smudges” the court to clear the energy. WHATEVER IT TAKES
3. Sleep seems like the first thing to go with so much on our plates. Well, that’s probably the only reason we’re not professional athletes. From skier Lindsey Vonn to tennis player Roger Federer to the world’s fastest man, runner Usain Bolt, they all stress the importance of eight-plus hours of sleep to recharge. (Bolt actually sleeps 8-10 hours a night and takes a nap). Did you know that Tom Brady (NFL) nearly missed a Super Bowl when he fell asleep in front of his locker during the pregame? SLEEPING THEIR WAY TO THE TOP
4. Exercise is key in keeping your stress levels low and no surprise, yoga is a fan favorite for athletes across all sports. From the NFL’s Aaron Rodgers to the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) to LeBron James to Kevin Love (NBA), yoga has been a mainstay. In fact, former Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) player Jordan Farmar said when learning yoga, “I thought it was something that girls did. It couldn’t hurt, and if I didn’t like it, well, I still got to go on a nice trip and see what Tahiti was like.” WELL, THERE’S THAT
5. Between her tennis career, fashion line, multiple businesses and a family, Serena Williams has a packed schedule. So how does she keep her sanity? Apps. Her favorite is Toggl, an app that helps track her time, breaking down what percentage of each day goes to the three things major things in her life: her family, her businesses and tennis. She admits to Fast Company that since marrying tech founder Alexis Ohanian, she has adopted a new appreciation for tech. However, she still relies on everyday apps like Zoom and Slack to coordinate her work and Zero to track her eating habits. SAME
Honorable mention: In the do not try this at home category, if your hands are wearing down from typing on the computer all day, try a little urine. Yes, you read that correctly. Baseball greats like Moises Alou and Jorge Posada made their hands gameday ready by peeing on them. IT’S ONLY CRAZY IF IT DOESN’T WORK
On a serious note, we know times have been tough. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or tendencies, or are worried about a friend or loved one who would like emotional support, please know that the Suicide Prevention Lifeline is free and confidential – 1-800-TALK (8255)
