But when youre anOlympic athlete, those losses can play out on a massive scale.
How do they do it?
Learning how to deal with disappointment is one way.
Sure, it comes more easily to some people than others.
But all of us can learn how to cultivate this valuable trait.
Its a myth that you cant learn how tobecome more resilient.
a licensed clinical psychologist, Carl R. Pacifico professor of neuropsychology, and athletic director emeritus atDrexel University
And the skill doesnt just help with sports, BTW.
And its totally okay to let yourself feel that.
But at some point, you oughta start changing the narrative.
After a day or two, lets get back on the high horse.
How to do that?
make a run at remind yourself that youre responsible for your thinking.
In other words, youre only a loser ifyoudecide you are.
It takes the emotions out of it, he says.
And that can actually make you feel hungry for the future, rather than wallowing in the past.
a licensed clinical psychologist, Carl R. Pacifico professor of neuropsychology, and athletic director emeritus atDrexel University
Eric A. Zillmer, PsyD
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When that happens, breaking things down into baby steps will make the journey feel more manageable.
Were not thinking about winning a championship here, were just trying to get you moving again.
So reach out to them.
The key is reaching out to people who will encourage you to do the work involved in bouncing back.
The people have to be process-oriented, not focused on whether you win or lose, says Zillmer.
Remember your why
A major setback might make you want to give up completely in the moment.
Most athletes have a personal reason for why theyre doing something.
than the process itself (how did you grow during the prep process?
), both in sports and everyday life.
Failure is a prerequisite to succeed, he says.
Together, you might find ways to reframe the situation and move forward towards your goals.
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