tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29787385.post116131120442218305..comments2023-07-13T11:21:27.808-04:00Comments on Seriously: crazy?Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149319034353179729noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29787385.post-7902198146577983102006-10-24T15:36:00.000-04:002006-10-24T15:36:00.000-04:00Emily,
Thanks for posting this. I may be only a ...Emily, <br /><br />Thanks for posting this. I may be only a year into my rugby career, but I'm struggling with the same thing these days.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223468975479818671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29787385.post-72646393292617265382006-10-23T18:54:00.000-04:002006-10-23T18:54:00.000-04:00I too empathize with this and my motivation is als...I too empathize with this and my motivation is also low right now. HOWEVER, in the past I've really tried to focus on what I like about the sport and how it challenges me in ways other things, easier things, don't. <br /><br />I'll be interested to check back to see how you end up working through as I too could use advice on how to keep going! Good Luck!rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474608500368457070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29787385.post-84544858648068386492006-10-20T16:34:00.000-04:002006-10-20T16:34:00.000-04:00Hi Emily ...
So I wrote this long comment in resp...Hi Emily ...<br /><br />So I wrote this long comment in response to this and then lost it somehow (grr). But my much shorter answer is, I feel like this all the time. And I think anyone who doesn't must be delusional. And you wouldn't be frustrated if it didn't mean something special to you and you know you could do better.<br /><br />So, my point is that you have absolutely nothing to lose by pushing yourself, trying your hardest, and see how good you can get. And then just be happy with your effort ... <br /><br />And yeah, the whole "not thinking, just playing" thing comes with practice and confidence. And just knowing you gave your all ... <br /><br />Funnel the frustration into something positive. And don't try to be superwoman all at once. Try to work on being better one element at a time. Like if you want to be a better tackler, play the game and try to do your best, but think to yourself, today I'm going to work really hard on my tackling. Or your passing. Or communicating with your teammates. Or if it's working out, that you will just run for a small amount, then schedule it and keep doing it, so eventually that amount will be easy and you'll want to do more. One step at a time, One day at a time. <br /><br />Okay ... so this was long again, but I really identified with your post. :)Blondiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922149416868921603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29787385.post-60613971018683490272006-10-20T14:46:00.001-04:002006-10-20T14:46:00.001-04:00now the stopping thinking, this will be key....
:...now the stopping thinking, this will be key....<br /><br />:)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149319034353179729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29787385.post-14682982258397819762006-10-20T14:46:00.000-04:002006-10-20T14:46:00.000-04:00Part of why I like rugby IS that its hard for me. ...Part of why I like rugby IS that its hard for me. I hope this doesn't sound too snotty, but athletics are really the only thing I've ever has major problems with (ok, and any class involving electricity in college)...in some way, the struggle itself IS satisfying (though I AM frustrated right now)...Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149319034353179729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29787385.post-31888987108193082502006-10-20T14:04:00.000-04:002006-10-20T14:04:00.000-04:00thanks Katy...I'm not quitting...but I am frustrat...thanks Katy...I'm not quitting...but I am frustrated, not by the team, but more by myself (and a little by living in a D1 city instead of in nice comfy D2 last) :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149319034353179729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29787385.post-5458945466876012202006-10-20T08:33:00.000-04:002006-10-20T08:33:00.000-04:00that's a terrible reason to quit rugby! you're not...that's a terrible reason to quit rugby! you're not ungood. you're as ungood as i am and i love rugby. i play because i love it, not because i think i will be an eagle someday. think what amazing attributes you bring to teams both on and off the field. and you are probably just feeling overwhelmed with your new team, etc. but i am sure you are still learning things every day. i would be so sad if you quit rugby! (i like the new format)Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11491786096714674698noreply@blogger.com