Let’s get real injury is hard..

I recently injured myself, and with that came a sudden stop to my usual workout routine and everyday walks. At first, I felt overwhelmed with emotion. Movement has always been a release for me. A way to feel strong and in control. Without it, my mind started to wonder. “I’m going to get fat.” “I’m falling behind.” “I’m going to lose all my progress I’ve made.” THE EXACT THINGS I TELL MY CLIENTS NOT TO SAY ABOUT THEMSELVES… 

But here’s the thing: our brains are powerful. Sometimes too powerful. They can take a small piece of truth—like, yes, I can’t work out the way I used to—and spin it into a completely false story. My reality went from “I’m injured” to “I’m a failure,” “I’m lazy,” “I’m going to be out of control of my physical appearance.” None of which are actually true.

This is where cognitive reframing becomes everything.

I started challenging those thoughts. Instead of focusing on what I couldn’t do, I asked: What can I do? And the answer was: a lot. I could fuel my body with good nutrition. I could rest deeply and intentionally. I could exercise differently. I could be kind to myself. And most importantly, I could choose to believe a better story.

Recovery isn’t just physical. It’s extremely mental. It’s emotional. It’s learning to quiet the noise in your head and speak to yourself with compassion and truth.

You’re not lazy. You’re healing.

You’re not falling behind. You’re adapting.

You’re not broken. You’re growing.

Give yourself credit. This part takes just as much strength IF NOT MORE than any workout ever will.