73 | Carrie and Cindy Turn Your Fs into As

"When you think about it, how often is your mind completely absorbed in the task in front of you? How often do you catch your mind wandering off task? Our brains, you know, they like to wander off. Mindfulness helps us bring it back, rein it in, back into this moment."   When you're injured, it's easy to get hooked by negative emotions—perceived failures in your past, frustrations about the present, and fears of an uncertain future.    You can't rid ourselves of these feelings entirely; they're a part of being human. But if they're constantly hijacking your brain, taking you away from the present moment and your ability to do what's necessary for your recovery, they become counterproductive.   Today, co-host and mental skills coach Carrie Jackson takes us through some ways to take those Fs—Failures, Frustrations, and Fears—and turn them into As, also known as the three-step Accept, Adapt, Act process. We cover mindfulness, why it's not always about meditation (though that can help!), and real, tangible exercises to both snap yourself out of a funk in the moment and build your mindfulness muscle over time.   She also talks about the power of the group in working through these issues—and how you can join one of her Rebound coaching programs, which kick off soon.   New this season: We're asking listeners to support the show directly, which you can do at buymeacoffee.com/rebound. Make a one-time donation or download extras like webinar recordings and resource sheets. Or, you can join as an ongoing member; for $10 a month, you'll get goodies like podcast extras, live monthly Q&As with Carrie, and discounts from great companies like Fluid Running, Lever Movement, Netic Health, and Reflex Health.      You can subscribe to The Injured Athletes Club on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts, and if you like what you hear, please leave us a rating or a review in Apple podcasts. That helps other injured athletes find the show.   Resources/links: Rebound worksheets, which include several of the exercises we mention Episode 32: Cindy and Carrie Travel Through Time Episode 3: How to Go FAR: Feel, Accept, Recover The book 8 Minute Meditation: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life   To access more resources for injured athletes: Buy Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries —now available as an audiobook! Join The Injured Athletes Club mailing list, for news and updates Join The Injured Athletes Club Facebook group, for support and camaraderie Like The Injured Athletes Club Podcast Facebook page, for the latest episodes Email us at [email protected] with questions, guest suggestions, or other feedback   DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational & informational use only and & does not constitute medical advice. Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have heard in an episode of this podcast. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified medical professional for proper evaluation & treatment. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experiences, and conclusions, and The Injured Athletes Club podcast hosts nor any company providing financial support endorses or opposes any particular treatment option discussed in the episodes of this podcast and are not responsible for any actions or inactions of listeners based on the information presented. The use of any information provided is solely at your own risk.