The Right Frame of Mind

The last two months have been a learning experience for me. I have struggled to attend classes and my training has suffered. My motivation has been low for a great deal of the time. I have been out of town more than I have been in town, and as many other team members know, it is difficult to live a normal life from a hotel or camp room.

This past week I’ve made an effort to stay engaged by doing more little things for myself. I’ve made a concerted effort to eat as healthy as I can. I’ve made an appointment to go to physiotherapy for my shoulder. When I started being unable to perform regular pushups I know that this sapped my motivation quite a bit because pushups were the one area that I knew I could do well in. I have tried modified pushups but they don’t make me feel like I’m accomplishing anything. I know that’s the wrong attitude but it’s the truth.

I’ve also made a list of things from around the house that I want to get done so I can start working on them. I like lists and I especially like checking things off after I accomplish them. I’ve been finding that doing these little things helps me by keeping my mindset in “doing things” mode.