"In an exclusive interview released by the Olympics, Italian alpine skier and two-time medalist Sofia Goggia shared that quieting the mind is an essential part of her approach to training as well as life. "Meditation is a moment of centering, being here and now, and observing thoughts as they pass through my mind without any judgement," she explains in her native Italian."I think meditation gives you...an inner sense of balance.""
"Her inner world is further buoyed by a gratitude practice, something she believes everyone can benefit from. She explains that regardless of what you do in life, "living with a sense of gratitude is something that truly makes a difference." Cultivating that sense of stillness, inner peace, and gratitude is a fundamental aspect of her demanding lifestyle and helps her weather external expectations and pressure. She acknowledges that can look differently for everyone."
Sofia Goggia uses meditation and gratitude as core elements of her training and daily life. She practices quieting the mind, centering on the present, and observing thoughts without judgment to build inner balance. Meditation helps her sustain focus, express herself on and off the slopes, and maintain strength under competitive pressure. A regular gratitude practice reinforces resilience and cultivates stillness and inner peace amid external expectations. Goggia emphasizes individual differences in methods for finding one’s center and advocates pausing to notice beauty in life. These practices support long-term preparation and mental wellbeing for elite athletic performance.
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