Injury: the toughest race to win - Necessity

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Thursday, 08 July 2010 00:00

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Necessity

I stated at the beginning that the injury/illness is necessary for all of us. You may well ask why.

They are indicative of a temporary need to stop and look around you. It is a necessary time-out that possibly you were not granting yourself.

They indicate you may have been under-prepared in one or two areas. They may suggest some psychological or emotional issues you need to address. Either way, it’s a time for you to be a little more introspective and reward your body with the appropriate treatment. Athletes( let alone people) very seldom reward their bodies and minds. Whilst we love all the activity, it reaches a point where it needs a break. If you won’t listen, then life has a quirky way of compelling you to!

“OK”ness

What I have realised recently, that the feelings we experience when injured or sick are similar to when we experience any form of loss in our lives. All our reactions, the anger, the denial, the grief, the bargaining and depression are acceptable.  They form part of a natural grieving process. So, the fact that you feel bad is OK. It’s your current state of mind. Realise this fact next time you experience an injury or illness. Your feelings are OK.

Be Open to The Lesson

Once you realize it's OK, you realise the Downtime serves as a Guide to you.

Every setback is designed to teach you something valuable about yourself.

The secret is to be open and aware enough to the unique learning experience.

Now for the Big Ask….

Can you Be Grateful for your injury or illness?

Truly if you can cultivate this approach, your down- time becomes very significant. Not easily attained I add, but possible.