Retiring was scary and it was tough to give up gymnastics, but so many great opportunities have come from it that I never expected. Shawn Johnson expectgivegreat Change image and share on social
I have a lot of expectations and a lot of goals I want to fulfill, but the biggest dream is still to make the Olympic team for London. Shawn Johnson bigdreamexpectation Change image and share on social
My parents- they've been my biggest influences and supporters since day one. They teach me every day that happiness comes from within and not from something outside of your heart. Shawn Johnson bigdayhappiness Change image and share on social
Of course, when you're training your whole life to get to the Olympics, you train for gold. Shawn Johnson goldlifeolympic Change image and share on social
I didn't make it a priority, and as a result my knee didn't heal to the extent it should have. Shawn Johnson extenthealknee Change image and share on social
It's about putting in the hours and going through the paces. Shawn Johnson hourpaceputt Change image and share on social
I'm trying to stay as calm as possible and focus one day at a time, but when reality sets in, I feel everything: anxiety, excitement, nerves, pressure and joy. Shawn Johnson anxietycalmday Change image and share on social
I need to learn how to face challenges. Shawn Johnson challengefacelearn Change image and share on social
We're taught at such a young age that you can always be better and that you're never perfect and that you're never good enough. Shawn Johnson agegoodperfect Change image and share on social
To have any doubt in your body is the biggest weakness an athlete can have. There are times when I physically can't get myself to go for a skill because I'm thinking, 'My knee hurts really bad.' Shawn Johnson athletebadbig Change image and share on social
