Taking stock of how you feel -- and drawing motivation from the people around you -- are two ways that professional swimmer Erika Brown grounds herself and prepares for success. Erika joins the show to talk with Kelly and Maria about how she strengthened her mindset and how faith, discipline and hard work play a role in her swimming career, and life.Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.MORE ABOUT ERIKA BROWNErika Brown is newly-sponsored by Mizuno and fresh off completing her first year as a pro swimmer in the International Swimming League and being part of the overall championship team, the Cali Condors and World Record setting relay. Erika Brown swam at the University of Tennessee, where she was a 21-time NCAA All-American. She is the American record holder in the 100-yard fly and is only the second woman to swim the 100-yard free in under 46 seconds.Episode Topics and MentionsMizuno The University of TennesseeNCAASECCali CondorsInternational Swim League, ISLColeman StewartTownley HaasBible studyVisual learnerMadeline BanicFoam rollingKinesiologyBudapestCaeleb DresselMatt KredichKathleen HersheyKarlee BispoMeghan SmallMolly HannisKelsi DahliaHillsong UnitedNatalie CoughlinErika Brown on InstagramErika Brown on TwitterIndi appTakeawaysMaria1.    Keeping notes on your emotions throughout the day and then revisiting them can help you work through negativity.2. Look for new ways to improve, all the time. Do extra things and ask yourself “how can I get better?”Kelly1.    Take video of whatever you are working on to get a better idea of how you are doing and how you can improve.2.     Be a student of whatever you want to be good at -- including showing up early. Quote of the Week"If you are feeling down, you have to be self aware of negative thoughts and ask yourself, what have I been thinking for the last two hours? Then work to change those thoughts to something positive, and your feelings will change." -- Erika BrownSubscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play. Have something you want to share with us? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com.Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com