Jordan Chiles‘s journey toward Olympic glory began when she was just seven years old. She has been a part of the U.S. gymnastics national team since she was 12. The Olympic gymnast has achieved more by the age of 23 than many do in a lifetime. With over a decade of dedication to her craft, training has been the focal point of Chiles’s life. But even a world-class athlete like her needs to take a step back from the intensity of practice now and then. Fortunately, she has her own go-to methods for managing stress.
In her upcoming memoir, I’m That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams, set to be released on March 4, Jordan Chiles opens up about how she unwinds from the pressures of gymnastics and life in the public eye. She says, “I stick to myself. My couch is very comfortable. If you see me in the corner of my couch, I’m watching Netflix—Stranger Things or anime—and letting my brain wander,” she shares. “I taught my brain to separate my sport, my business, and my life.”
Despite the challenges, Chiles has continued to shine, both academically and athletically. As a student at UCLA, she has made her mark in collegiate gymnastics, securing two gold medals at the NCAA Championships for uneven bars and floor exercise. Her ability to compartmentalize has been key to balancing her demanding schedule. “When I’m at the gym, I focus on the gym. When I’m with my publicist or my agent, I focus on business. And when I’m at home, I focus on my life. It’s going to be stressful because I’m a businesswoman and a student-athlete,” she explains.
In addition to her gymnastics career, Jordan Chiles has secured major brand deals, including a sponsorship with Nike and partnerships with beauty brand Milani and smoothie company Too Good & Co. “I constantly go from place to place, state to state, city to city. But I have found a way to separate my lives. Sometimes I’ll journal, sometimes I’ll draw, sometimes I’ll go on Pinterest and imagine what my wedding will look like,” she further added. However, despite her disciplined approach to stress management, Chiles has recently been dealing with an unexpected challenge. Last summer, the International Olympic Committee later revoked her prize due to a technicality. The ordeal has taken an emotional toll on her.
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