During the Mitch Marner press conference, Vegas Golden Knights fans noticed a sign in the background. It said "Ignore the naysayers," which applied to Marner perfectly. All the hullabaloo from Toronto media regarding his exit and various tidbits of drama plagued the air, leaving him heading towards Las Vegas.
Lo and behold, he was welcomed with open arms in Sin City, both by the team and the fans. It felt like he would enjoy a nice change to his routine.
No more having Canadian paparazzi constantly in your face.
No more first-round or second-round exits (at least, on the surface).
Just peace and serenity with a winning organization. But that goes back to a broader point about routines. Marner's routine suddenly changed when he signed an eight-year, $12 million AAV deal to join the Golden Knights on Monday. Instead of cold, blistering winters in Southern Ontario, he has barely any snow (unless he goes to Mount Charleston) and has the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas Strip.
But what does this teach us about our routine(s)? Is it bad to change some things in our daily lives or is it necessary (i.e. with Marner)? Here are some helpful tips on making a change in your regular life. Hopefully, you adapt it into your daily activities.
What Vegas Golden Knights fans can learn about their daily routines
I spent an entire year beefing up my frame to a mean 220 pounds of strength and muscle. That involved a change in my routine, including adding peanut butter and oats to my smoothies, getting extra protein power in my workouts.
But I realized I was skipping one thing: cardio. Now, this didn't involve jogging on a treadmill like a hamster on a wheel. No, it didn't even involve walking. I could feel it in my body and chest, where it felt like a boa constrictor lightly squeezing me.
I knew I needed to change for the better. That's when I started leaving my home and took a walk. Sometimes, that would be around the block. Sometimes, that would even be around the whole complex.
I even did a six-mile walk throughout Los Angeles on Sunday, checking out the Dolby Theater and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. My feet were slightly sore by the end of everything. However, I realized how great I felt afterwards.
My mental clarity felt better. I felt more confident about who I was. I figured that I would add this into my routine and give it a try. Lo and behold, I take 15 minutes out of my busy day to go for a walk.
10/10. Would totally recommend.
Sometimes, all it takes is a single leap
When I started doing X Spaces for Golden Knights fans, I was nervous about what would transpire. Numerous questions popped up in my head.
"How would the people think about my voice?"
"What would they say about my overall setup?"
However, that didn't matter to many of them. Aside from a few improvements, they were supportive and helpful. For Mitch Marner, he had the exact same feeling upon arriving in Las Vegas this week.
In reality, that's what Las Vegas has always been. The regular residents have always been one to help one another, whether it's through volunteer work or by helpful advice. It even makes new routines much easier to adapt.
With this, I say that it doesn't hurt to try something new to your routine. Go for a brief walk. Try volunteering at the local animal shelter or soup kitchen. See how you like it.
Who knows? You might find a new community of people that you can call your tribe. That's how I became familiar with many followers on the Vegas Hockey Knight social media pages.