"As he accepts the fact of it happening - even though he doesn’t like it and it worries him - he now has the personal power to begin making the change he wants to make. Using the language “for now” or “for the moment” is [critical]. It helps you remember that the struggle you are currently experiencing is temporary, not a life sentence."

Greg Warburton is a mental conditioning training coach and had a 39 year career in counseling. We also co-wrote the book Ask More Tell Less for Coaches: The practical guide to mastering coach-athlete communication.