In a video posted on Jazzys WorldTV, Michael Phelps is interviewed by kid Reporter Jazzy. The video was posted on July 2, 2022. Jazzy interviewed Michael Phelps during the Icons Series Celebrity Golf Tournament in New Jersey. During the interview, Phelps discussed his fear of water as a child, using swimming to overcome ADHD and improve his mental health.
When asked by Jazzy about his fear of water in his younger days, Phelps said,
Michael Phelps continued,
The GOAT Olympian stated that we aren’t gonna feel like a million bucks when we get out of bed everyday and also that everyday will not be perfect. He said if we can get one percent, five percent, 10 percent, 20 percent out of the day instead of zero percent, then we are making progress and working towards our goal.
Michael Phelps opens up about mental health and using swimming to overcome ADHD
Michael Phelps was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age. Jazzy asked Phelps how swimming helped him become more focused and overcome ADHD.
The Baltimore Bullet said:
Phelps also stated that he goes to the pool every now and then whenever he doesn’t feel a hundred percent.
Jazzy then asked Phelps if he could explain why it’s important for young people to practice self-care and awareness in regards to mental health. The GOAT Olympian said,
Michael Phelps said he has to make sure that he is paying attention to his physical and mental health. He further stated that there are eight basic emotions and if we’re able to pinpoint why those emotions are coming up and where they are coming from, then we will be able to maneuver our way through life a bit easier.
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