Mental recovery.

In one of my last posts I mentioned the importance of stepping stone goals to help keep you on track for the big picture dream.  Along the way we have tests, trials, and all sorts of challenges or obstacles to get around; at times this may even seem like a cycle.  After accomplishing a stepping stone goal, or maybe even coming up a little short in some sort of challenge, we have to recover and get ready for what is yet to come.

In sports we know how important it is to recover after a race, game, or even an intense workout.  The recovery I want to talk about today is a mental recovery.  After any test, trial, or challenge, it is critical that we stop and evaluate a few things...

First, what went well? Always focus on the positive first.  If you cannot find a positive, dig and dig some more until you find something that you can be happy with.  Do not skip this step!  Second, pick one aspect that needs the most improvement.  The last thing you want to do here is make a giant list that will only disappoint you and destroy your motivation.  We take one thing at a time, and in turn, we are going to generate all of our upcoming focus on that one thing to improve on.  Last, make a game plan on how you plan to work on that one weakness.  Keep realistic expectations and stick to the plan.

"Win or lose, fast or slow, good or bad... it doesn't matter. This one is for me and my journey towards my dream. The results of today do not, and will not, represent my capability to accomplish what I have set my heart on. The results of today will merely update me on what areas I need to put more focus on."

-Tyler Nelson