Putting in the work and not seeing results is a battle many athletes face. I struggle with it, my teammates struggle with it, and I’m sure you do too, even if you’re not an athlete. It’s especially tough when others tell you that if you trust the process, things will work out in the end.
I argue that being an athlete is harder on the mind than it is on the body. I’ve learned that “the process” is more than just training, eating right, and recovering. It’s a journey of learning and growing. A test of the strength of your mind.
In the blog titled “Trust the Process Even If You Just Started”, Dr. Eddie O’Connor breaks down the significance of the popular saying. Growth often occurs incrementally so it is important to have patience. “It requires you to keep a positive outlook and stay dedicated to your regimen, knowing that all the small efforts contribute to larger gains, often in ways that aren’t immediately apparent,” O’Connor said.
Mindset is the make-or-break factor in any athlete’s process. Throughout my athletic career, I have let my mind break me down many times. I have learned that with patience, trusting the process is a lot easier. Sometimes, it takes embracing struggles to overcome them.
Hard work pays off when you recognize the tough days as steps of the process.
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