9.1 Mal Swanson: On and Off the Field
" I've realized that me being whole off the field is gonna get the best version of me on the field. " - Mal Swanson How helpful or hurtful are your off-the-field or court habits? Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory that explains what motivates people. It says we must first meet our basic needs, like food, water, and sleep, before moving on to other goals. After that comes safety, friendships and belonging, and feeling good about ourselves. At the very top is self-actualization, which means becoming the best version of yourself. If you want to be the best you can be, you have to make sure your basic needs are met—you have to eat right, get enough rest, and feel safe. Then, you have to put in the work you need to put in, but you won’t have the mental, physical, and emotional energy you need if you don’t meet your basic needs Maybe that is what professional soccer player Mallory Swanson meant when she said, " I've realized that me being whole off the fiel...