09 Apr Loss
Posted at 18:26h
in Motivation
Loss is inevitable in sports, business, school, and family. How we show up after a loss speaks volumes about our character. Here are a few self-reflection checkpoints after a loss:
- How’s my body language?
- Do I blame others? Do I adopt a victim’s mentality? Or Do I address what I can learn and do differently next time?
- Tone of voice can be an indicator of stress. How’s my tone of voice after defeat? Does my tone of voice demonstrate faith, hope, grit, and love?
- We train our tennis players to recover from a lost point in three seconds. This should also apply to other areas of life.
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Individuals and families with autism often deal with loss on a regular basis. Here’s what we can learn: Many people with autism attack every hour with faith, hope, grit, and love. They never accept defeat and see the good in everything and everyone. This spirit is within our control.
The CDC reports that 1 in 36 children now have autism. Additionally, approximately 13% of people in the US have some sort of disability. Everyone including exceptional athletes can learn about courage from these folks. It is good to grow and learn.