I was surprised how much I was knocked down after my surgery. I knew I wouldn't be able to train for the week after but I thought I would be able to do all my mental activities but I couldn't even do those. I also wasn't being honest with myself, I really thought I would be back to normal after the week off. This is not the first time I have had procedures (nor the second, third or ...) but I continue to forget how much time you need to physically and mentally heal. I did learn this time around NOT to go overboard and did ease myself back into a training so I wouldn't have a set back. (I've had set backs before and it's even harder to recover from those.) What really bothers me is that I have to DRAG myself to do any type of training. It didn't help that I was not sleeping as I felt things starting to pile up as time ticked away, this made the next day even harder. This cycle had to stop! So I am back to forms (still dragging myself to the mats but everyday will get better) and being happy with what I am doing, instead of worrying about what I am not doing.
This is just a great example of when your expectations and reality are not in sync and how they can negatively impact your training and your life. I am just happy to have the support to help me get back on track quickly.
See you on the mats! Tomorrow!!!
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