Being Calm Enough

Dr. Adrienne Leslie-Toogood

It is not about being calm in the face of pressure. It is about staying in charge of yourself emotionally. You just need to be calm enough to be in control. If you notice you are getting stressed, take a breath; and find something to focus on in your environment. Remind yourself of your goals; and then go out there and focus on executing one or two things. You can remain dialed into the process and stay committed to your goals even when you are stressed and anxious. It’s not about being calm. It’s about being calm enough to be in the moment.

Land Acknowledgement

The Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba acknowledges that our offices are situated on Treaty 1 Land, the original lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Ojibway-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

The Treaties made on these territories are respected by all those who work at CSCM. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past that were made. In a spirit of collaboration and reconciliation, we dedicate ourselves to continually move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities for ongoing education and learning.

We understand that acknowledging this truth, though important, is only a small part in cultivating the strong relationships we strive to build and maintain with Indigenous communities. We continue to work towards this, with particular attention being paid to the sport specific calls to action #87-91 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

We recognize we are not the first to live on this land, and thank these Nations for allowing us access to their land and water.