
This was definitely NOT ME on Saturday. You got it? NOT ME. PS I hope you get eaten by a shark, dude.
These are all examples of things that can split your attention, demotivate you, and keep you from performing at your highest level. So how do we deal with external mental and emotional duress? How do we push past all of the outside crap and focus on kicking ass and taking names, derby style?
Purposefully try to check your issues at the door: Acknowledge when you’re being distracted by personal issues and make a conscious decision to set them aside. This isn’t always easy, but it’s always helpful.Take it one drill at a time: So, now that you’ve decided that you’re not going to let Crappy Circumstance X distract you, try to give your complete focus to every derby task as it comes up. Not thinking about Crappy Circumstance X for two hours might seem like an impossible task, but not thinking about it for a ten minute drill is doable, right? And when you keep focusing on tasks that take up smaller amounts of time, they magically add up to great big chunks of time. It’s kind of awesome.
When in doubt, hit a bitch:We are lucky enough to have a built in outlet for all of our frustrations and inner turmoil. Channel all of that aggression into the physical aspects of our sport. Don’t think, just do. Exhaust yourself if you have to.
These are things that help me when life starts getting in the way. What helps you? How often do you find yourself struggling to maintain your focus? Discuss this in the commments or hit me up at blammeration@gmail.com
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Thanks for the helpful tips at practice last night! I wrote a similar article about a week ago, soon to be posted on LDG. It’s scary how we think alike!
At first I thought that most people didn’t really struggle with staying focused and motivated, but I see now that it’s something we all have to deal with to a certain degree. Some days are harder than others, but it can’t rain all the time. By the way, that guy sounds like a complete douchebag. I hope angry squirrels find their way into his pants! Dpn’t waste your emotions and energy on douchebaggery. You’re way too boss for that! Much love.