While being a world medalist and Paralympian looks impressive on her résumé, Bassett told Self that she feels best when she's "enjoying the process" and not "focusing so much on the outcome or the results." Everyone's process looks a little differently, but for Bassett — who competes as a sprinter and long jumper — it includes practice five to six days a week, physical therapy, fueling her body, nightly Epsom salt baths, and facials.
"People love the rewards of what the outcome is, but they don't always enjoy the process," she said. "I know it sounds so superficial, but for me, when I take care of my body, my skin, my health, physically, mentally, emotionally — that's when I feel like I'm at my best."