The world and its demands can seem overwhelming, especially to an athlete struggling with adversity and the resultant disappointment and frustration. It is tempting, and common, to succumb to the pressure by slacking and lessening and reducing effort, commitment, and focus. This response is a recipe for failure and guarantees an early end to an athlete's career.
The antidote? When pressure is at its utmost, when failure seems inevitable and despair is a foregone conclusion, welcome these feelings that everyone else interprets as negative. You were born with the capacity to handle any challenge, so seek adversity. If life gives you lemons, ask for more!
Pray to your Creator, although never ask Him to lighten the load. Instead, ask for greater challenges and greater tests. Revel in the tough, bask in the difficult, and thrive when everyone around you wilts. Conquer a tough task, and the next challenge won't seem as daunting. Face your fear of the difficult, and wade into the deep waters of despair that send everyone else scurrying for the shore of ease. Swim into the wave; fight the uphill battle; greet each challenge as another chance to demonstrate your greatness! Be strong, and ask for more.
The antidote? When pressure is at its utmost, when failure seems inevitable and despair is a foregone conclusion, welcome these feelings that everyone else interprets as negative. You were born with the capacity to handle any challenge, so seek adversity. If life gives you lemons, ask for more!
Pray to your Creator, although never ask Him to lighten the load. Instead, ask for greater challenges and greater tests. Revel in the tough, bask in the difficult, and thrive when everyone around you wilts. Conquer a tough task, and the next challenge won't seem as daunting. Face your fear of the difficult, and wade into the deep waters of despair that send everyone else scurrying for the shore of ease. Swim into the wave; fight the uphill battle; greet each challenge as another chance to demonstrate your greatness! Be strong, and ask for more.