
13/08/2024
As the 2024 Olympics have come to a close, we look back at the many times throughout the games where fine margins were the difference between winning a medal or not. The margins between success and failure were so fine in some cases the thickness of a finger nail the difference. The elation, smiles, tears of joy, celetrations were for all to see from the medal winners but for all the competitors who gave their all but were beaten by the finest of margins “take a bow” we also applaud you for the superb effort.
To train so hard physically and mentally over the last four years and be beaten by the finest of margins can be very hard to take. It can be mentally draining, going through it all over again in your head wondering ‘how did I miss out on a medal’. Ruminating negative thoughts can start to spiral out of control. You may start questioning yourself, your ability, your beliefs and wonder where the renewed motivation for the next four years is going to come from.
Finding the strength and awareness to stop your mind racing is all part of the healing process. Your mind will start to slow down once you take the time out to recharge and regroup. The burning desire will return, the dreams you had will reignite once again and the pain of loss will subside. Tapping into the great team of people around you will be critical around this time in helping you refocus on the journey ahead.
How many stories of Olympians have we heard throughout the years where set back after set back, near miss after near miss all changed like the flick of a switch? Sometimes the universe has a way of testing your resilience to see will we keep going, keep getting up and keep staying positive when your dream is starting to fade away. These games may not have been your time for a medal but what you have learned and take into your future is the key to the answer.
The fine margins you need and the stones that need to be overturned will all fall into place over the coming weeks and months. The exciting journey ahead awaits you with open arms, take this wonderful opportunity with a smile on your face!
Let the next chapter begin with renewed hope that the greatest winner of all is people coming together to celebrate the Olympic Games.