It’s normal for stress levels to increase during the season, making self-care and sustainable practices crucial for gymnasts. “There is a lot more mental strain when competing and doing schoolwork at the same time. Traveling and missing classes also adds to this,” says Mia Takekawa, a gymnast at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a VIS Mentor. “Being on top of my communication with professors and organization of my tasks definitely helps.” Agendas, calendars, and reminders are...