Physical health is just as important as your mental health. God or whoever you believe in only gave you one body to treat right. Don’t feel like you have to push yourself more than you have to. I know its hard especially playing sports cause trust me I’ve been there.

I played tennis for 6 years until I switched to volleyball. I’ve played volleyball for 4 years, year round, and got injured. I wanted to come back quickly for a tournament, so I rushed my recovery and pushed myself. My consequences included tendinitis in both knees and a bad case of shin splints. I was prescribed physical therapy for a year and electro shock therapy in my knees twice a week. My injuries were part of my decision to switch back to tennis and my tendinitis has slowly healed. I have not been injured in over 7 months.

If I had just taken the time to recover maybe things would’ve been different but that’s how I learned my lesson. I wouldn’t wish endless doctor visits, no sports, crutches when it hurt to walk, money spent on medical tape and knee braces, and MRI’s on anyone.

I hope everyone takes care of themselves and is careful when playing their sport. Remember that you  come first and that the consequences are bigger if you push yourself too hard. Stay safe!