Secret cost of being an athlete

.....If an athlete is competing on the world stage, they`ve developed resilience over many, many events. From an early age, many would have spent a lot of time training on their own, travelling to events on their own and competing on their own.

Adapting to this lifestyle and thriving in it, is one of the challenges they must overcome for their success.....

.....She said one of the toughest challenges for a sportsperson to face once they stop competing is where to find a sense of self-worth, which used to come from others appreciating their performances.

"Asking yourself the tough questions like, `What is my purpose? What`s my worth? What do I value?` can be confronting and make you feel vulnerable, but once you can look at those demons of insecurity head on and dig deep within yourself, it opens up a whole new world," she said.....

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Bethany`s Notes: Former Olympic athletes talk about life after sports. They discuss how to ask the tough questions and how to re-prioritize your life after retirement from elite sports.