As a full-time athlete, Glen Toonga found himself completely overwhelmed by football, with his whole world revolving around the sport, including his friends, gym time, training, and watching film. He realized he needed to find outlets to get away from football and advises others who feel stressed or overwhelmed to find things away from the sport. For him, painting provides downtime and a way to express himself differently than on the field, which has allowed him to discover more about himself and continually grow as a person and an athlete.