Apr 14, 2022
“My question is about how to balance hope with logic. My injuries related to low bone density that was a consequence of an eating disorder in my 30s. I know the reality is I can no longer run as much as I used to because that is what the doctors say (and I trust them) and my hope is that my body will prove them wrong. At some point hope evolves or devolves into delusion. How do I remain engaged in the sport while respecting the reality that my body has limits that I used to thrive off of pushing?”
This week, co-host and mental skills coach Carrie Jackson answers a question from listener Jen. Carrie explains why realism and optimism can sometimes mix—and how to redefine what success and mental toughness mean when your goalposts have shifted.
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