America’s track and field aspirations for the upcoming Paris Olympics are high. LSU’s star athlete Sha’Carri Richardson will shoulder one of the heaviest shares of that American Aspiration. The 2023 World Championships gold medalist has been hard at work to make that a success. While working out diligently is a crucial part of the process, Richardson also understands the need to keep her head above the water.

Weeks ago, the national sensation was witnessed playing the role of a supportive friend for high jump star Mondo Duplantis. With fans recently being enthralled by Richardson’s new luxurious mansion, it looks like she needs some self-love ahead of the European thrill. The Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce admirer recently highlighted the importance of continuously supporting herself to keep her focused.

Sha’Carri Richardson shares an important affirmation ritual

In an Instagram post by the official Nikewomen’s account, Sha’Carri Richardson talks about how she keeps herself motivated with. In the short video clip on Instagram, Richardson talks about how affirmation helps her stay motivated. Looking gorgeous, Sha’Carri talked about how she maintains a strict ritual to stay on top of her game, “I look myself in the face every day…and tell myself, you are you and you are enough“.

Sha’Carri Richardson also said that she constantly reminds herself that she is the best at being herself and not letting any criticism get under her skin. She urged her fans to always remember the fact that they are their biggest cheerleaders and there’s no one else who can hype them up better than themselves.

“Peace, love, and light“, is what Richardson had to say before signing off. Sha’Carri Rherself embodied these words in the year 2023. She made peace with herself, garnered herself with the love loved by countless fans, and embarked on a journey towards the light of fame.

A glorious 2023 leading to the Olympic year

The last year was a career-defining one for Sha’Carri Richardson. After being barred from competing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics because of a failed dope test, Richardson made a bold statement in 2023 as she outran Shell-Ann Fraser-Pryce to win the gold in the 100m event in Budapest at the World Championships. She also was bestowed with the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Award by the USATF in recognition of her exploits. Accolades came off the tracks as well.

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Sha’Carri Richardson received yet another unexpected gift from her fans at the Dallas ISD where a racetrack was named after the 23-year-old. With so many personal milestones achieved, it looks like Richardson is on the right path as she prepares to take on the world’s best at the Paris Olympics.

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