by Heidi Armstrong | Jul 29, 2016 | athletic injury, coping with injury, creativity, injured athlete, injured athlete guidance, injured athlete help, injury recovery, inspiration, mental game, motivation, support for injured athlete
Let’s talk about the oft-forgotten and ignored mental side of injury recovery. “How are you feeling after yesterday?” my friend Todd asked me as we walked down the steps toward the pool. “I feel good,” I replied. “Aren’t your shoulders sore?” he asked. “Not at... by Heidi Armstrong | Feb 18, 2016 | athletic injury, coping with injury, emotional support for injured athletes, how to handle setbacks, injured athlete, injured athlete depression, injured athlete guidance, injured athlete help, injured athlete improving attitude, injured athlete motivation, injury guidance, injury recovery, inspiration, mental game, motivation
Whether you’re facing the emotional fallout of injury or PTSD, the tools you’ll need to dig out of your hole are exactly the same. When you call for a taxi, what do you expect? Like most people, you probably expect an individual to show up on time and safely deliver... by Heidi Armstrong | Nov 18, 2015 | arthrofibrosis, coping with injury, injured athlete, injured athlete care, injured athlete depression, injured athlete guidance, injured athlete help, injured athlete motivation, mental game
Don’t hold it against me, but I’ve never been much of a cat person, probably because 2 strands of cat hair used to bring my immune system to its knees, leaving me gasping for air. Plus, admit it, cats are a little capricious–scratch a cat on his head and he’ll... by Heidi Armstrong | Dec 16, 2014 | coping with injury, emotional support for injured athletes, injured athlete care, injured athlete guidance, injured athlete help, injured athlete improving attitude, injured athlete motivation, injury guidance, injury recovery, injury support athlete, mental game, support for injured athlete, supporting injured athlete
Have you lost your motivation? Finding motivation after injury can be frustrating and elusive. This blog will help you. Network for Advancing Athletes mentors Courteney Lowe, Carrie Toleffson, Tina Pic, Annie Ewart, Alison Tetrick, and founder Amber Pierce share a... by Heidi Armstrong | Dec 2, 2013 | arthrofibrosis, coping with injury, mental game, relationships, surgery, using your energy wisely
Last July I was convinced a litany of knee surgeries had come to an end. My knee was as good as a knee with arthrofibrosis can be. Then, out of nowhere, a setback bushwhacked me. At my next visit, Dr. Steadman and I agreed to wait and see if my knee would improve on... by Heidi Armstrong | Nov 4, 2013 | arthrofibrosis, coping with injury, injured athlete, injured athlete help, injured athlete motivation, injury motivation, inspiration, mental game, motivation, patience, support for injured athlete, supporting injured athlete, using your energy wisely
Finding your motivation after injury can seem like your own personal Mt. Everest. “I don’t want to hear about creativity and finding other ways to move. Running is my life. It embodies everything I love. I’ve tried cycling and swimming. Nothing makes me feel as good...
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