Jul 29, 2021
“People who have a growth mindset believe that success is possible through your effort and strategies. So if you encounter a setback, there is a solution, you just haven't figured it out yet. Part of that solution might be getting assistance from others. It's knowing that someone else out here has gone through this and has the answers and has the expertise, I need to find that person and get information from them. They see it as a resource and a tool instead of a sign of failure.”
When you’re an injured athlete, it’s easy to feel isolated and alone. There are a lot of legitimate reasons for this, and factors that make it challenging to reach out and ask for the support you need. Many high-level competitors, for instance, fear seeming weak or incompetent.
But social support—along with other types of assistance—are critical to the rehab and recovery process. They can also make you a happier, healthier person outside of sports. So, what’s a sidelined athlete to do?
In this episode, co-host and mental skills coach Carrie Jackson talks us through exactly why support matters so much. And, she gives you specific tactics for determining which support you need and when you need it, and how to assemble a willing crew around you to offer it.
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