#36 Dealing with injury - The mental side

How do you deal with injury and the required time off? The same way we handle all setbacks. I handle injuries and the required time off first by recognizing change is coming and a mind shift is needed. You always have at least 2 options when faced with an injury or any adversity, failure, or set back for that matter. A feeling of defeat may be noticeable which is negative and will most likely make you feel even worse, leading to potential depression. For me, this is not a good feeling so I work hard to recognize signs quickly and avoid any further self-loathing. I choose optimism and gratitude solely on the fact that I always feel better when focusing on the positive. In this podcast Karen and I tell some stories about our injuries and how we rebounded to become even stronger than before the injury. Remember none of the challenges we face are designed to be easy, they are meant to challenge us. And since you know you are the author, director, and producer of your life's journey, you have the power to change the outcome, not the circumstances. Believe in yourself. Trust the process. Practice patience.