16/10/2025
Player Spotlight: Natalia Michell — Team Destination Uppsala
Strong mindset. Strong muscles. 💪🤩�Meet Natalia Michell, Project Manager in Communication and Marketing at Destination Uppsala — and a true powerhouse in the Mental Fitness Games 2025.
With her CrossFit energy and contagious drive, Natalia embodies what the Games are all about: showing up, staying curious, and pushing yourself — mentally and physically.
We caught up with Natalia to hear how she’s approaching the Games and what mental fitness means to her:
Q: You’ve been a CrossFit enthusiast for a very long time — how does that training mindset connect to mental fitness for you?
▶ ”For me, both CrossFit and the Mental Fitness Games are about challenging yourself to grow and evolve – especially when things feel tough or a little scary. In the box, you push your body to excel, but you also train your mind not to quit when it gets tough.
It’s the same mental challenge here: standing your ground, breathing, and finding that calm even when something feels difficult or uncomfortable – whether it’s during a tough workout, a big presentation in front of people, or in the busyness of everyday life.”
Q: What has been your biggest insight or “aha moment” so far during the Mental Fitness Games?
▶ ”Throughout the Mental Fitness Games, I’ve realized how powerful it can be to really pause, listen inward, and reflect before acting. I’ve discovered that being curious about my own thoughts and emotions can help me grow and evolve – both personally and as part of a team.
And that we shouldn’t underestimate the power of pen and paper – writing things down often makes thoughts and insights so much clearer.”
Q: If you had to describe your mental fitness mantra in one sentence – what would it be?
▶ ”Stay calm through the challenges”
Natalia, we love your energy and the way you inspire your team — and all of us — to keep growing and showing up. 🧠💓
Game on, Team Destination Uppsala! 🔥