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Getting Sick – Recover 

It is inevitable. The workouts are going great, and I am pushing boundaries at work, at home, with my guitar playing and Taekwondo. And BOOM, out of nowhere, I get the flu. I lose my steps streak and cannot read, work out, play, or do anything else but recover.

I hate getting sick. I know it means my body has decided to fight off something, and everything else can wait, but I am not that patient. It is not like I can be sick for a few days and automatically pick up where I left off.

Like anything else we teach, when things go wrong, you have to recover. When I get sick, I have to adopt the mindset that I will heal. Then, and only then, will I begin my recovery in everything: work, home, exercise, music, Taekwondo, etc. I have to accept that I will not be able to lift weights at my previous level, and I will have to recover to get back to those levels.

Recover – Develop the Mindset and Develop the Plan

  1. Accept the Setback – The sooner I acknowledge that I am sick and my body needs rest, the sooner I can begin recovery with intention rather than frustration.
  2. Prioritize Rest and Nutrition – Sleep, hydration, and nutrient-dense foods become the most critical factors in speeding up recovery. I cannot outwork sickness, but I can fuel my body to fight it off.
  3. Ease Back In—Whether it’s work, training, or personal pursuits, returning 100% too soon is a recipe for a longer recovery. I have to accept incremental progress.
  4. Regain Momentum – Once I am back, I focus on small wins: walking before running, light practice before full exertion, and mental preparation before physical execution.
  5. Learn from It – Getting sick reminds me of the importance of resilience and self-care. How was my sleep before I got ill? Was I overtraining? Was I pushing without prioritizing recovery? Adjustments will prevent future setbacks.

Setbacks are part of progress, and the ability to recover efficiently is as important as any other discipline. It is not just about returning to where I was but learning how to return stronger.

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