Gabby Thomas's Confidence Secrets: Mindset Matters

In SELF’s charmingly candid Hot Stuff series, we like to turn the spotlight on celebrities, athletes, and other noteworthy figures to uncover their little secrets—the habits, rituals, and products that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary and help them strut their stuff with confidence.

Take Thomas, for instance. Yes, she’s one of the fastest women in the world, a bona fide superstar in the realm of sport, but let’s be real: running isn’t her only love. Behind that blazing speed and glittering accolades lies a multifaceted woman, someone who knows that in the race of life, it’s not just the finish line that counts, it’s everything you do to get there.

When you’re clocking in those record-breaking times, you’d expect a life of sweat and spikes, but what about those moments off the track? How does she cultivate that inner glow, that sense of sexy confidence that we all crave?

It’s not just about fast feet and fierce determination; it’s also about those little rituals that make you feel like the star you truly are. Perhaps it’s a beloved scent that wafts through the air like a warm hug or a quirky habit that brings a smile to her face even on the hardest of days. In a world obsessed with perfection, she revels in the delightful chaos, embracing every moment, lighthearted and with a sprinkle of joy—a bit of Nora Ephron-esque wisdom, if you will.

So, let’s dive into her world, where speed meets sass and confidence is an everyday affair, proving that you can dash through life like a marathon while still enjoying all the delicious little things that make it worth running for.