Hi and happy Monday afternoon!
This weekend was so nice, wasn’t it? I spent the majority of Saturday and Sunday at my son’s little league playoff tournament. They won! This is my first real experience with sharing the tension of being a sports parent. It was so nerve wracking, and I felt so proud of all of the kids for their effort. My son was struggling a bit in the last game, and after the celebration was over, he was getting down on himself for all the things he couldn’t do or did wrong. There are two main lessons I told him I wanted him to learn:
1. You are a part of a team and their success is your success. A team supports and holds up those who are struggling. I reminded him to try to remember that the times he is doing well and someone else is struggling. To be their support, as they supported him.
2. Focus on the things you ARE and not the things you are NOT.
Who hasn’t struggled with that last one? So that’s my challenge to you this week. If you find yourself comparing yourself to someone else, or just getting down on what you think you should be, focus on what you ARE. If you are having trouble listing things, email or text a close friend and ask them. They will be sure to pick up and support you!
Have a great week!
Kate Genord 