Injured or Ill? Get Back on Track, Episode #97, 01-05-21

Injury and illness happen to everyone, particularly athletes who train consistently, year after year. How can you make the most of the time needed to heal -- both physically and emotionally? Life and health coaches Kelly and Maria share tips for coming back from injury and illness that will improve your resiliency, outlook and comeback. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.Techniques for HealingSet aside time, on your calendar, for healing (both physical and mental).Take the rest you need to ensure the injury or illness is truly healed.Learn and educate yourself about your illness or injury. Show yourself self-compassion and listen to yourself and your body.Move in whatever way you can in that moment.Create a “while I’m injured” goal -- work towards something that is possible to do or accomplish while you are recovering.Visualize your peak performance, over and over, and write your future headlines.Sleep well, fuel yourself well, limit negativity on social media and other sources.Remember the process is not linear; healing happens in a zigzag fashion.Episode Topics and MentionsAthletic injuryIllnessAlzheimer’s diseaseMorning sicknessPelvic stress fractureTorn ACLPhysical therapyShinglesYou Can Heal Yourself, by Dr. Julie SilverHarvard Medical SchoolRICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, ElevationRecumbent bicyclesListening to your gut and intuitionSelf-compassionAlternative treatmentsRick WalkerSarasota SharksVirginia MastersTom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory podcastFight or Flight mentalityDepressionAnxietyBalance boardNeuroscientist David Eagleman YogaDr. Martin RossmanGuided ImageryTheHealingMind.orgThe Personal Accelerator Quote of the Week"When we are recovering from an injury or illness you need to plan into your day, on the calendar, what you are going to do both physically and mentally to get back on track. And go easy on yourself. Listen to your heart." -- Julie Silver, MD, Harvard HealthSubscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play. Have something you want to share with us? Email it to [email protected] us at [email protected]. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com