Breaking out of the people pleasing character is extremely difficult. Especially in a team sport such as female football (soccer). Well, Adrijana is making her steps to being true to herself. To release the pressure of her shoulders. Acknowledging and respecting herself. The style of playing and behaving in order to honor her body, heart and soul. Not just the mind. Not just complying with the team, the coach, the teammates, or others.
She has gone through hell with injuries. Already experienced double time the ACL rupture in 5 years and in between a meniscus injury. Of course she is thinking "What the hell is wrong with me?", but also doing all the necessary steps in order to understand and recognise the hidden patterns. Those autopilot fears, doubts and thoughts that manifest such an unpleasant journey of an athlete.
Adrijana is making it. Being more and more stable, content, optimistic and full of joy. Before going back after the last injury to her love of playing football, she has shared what it means to train herself to be authentic. Not anymore going all in and full on. Not killing herself every training. But minding her body and abilities. Working smarter, not harder. I might add, she is becoming wiser.
Give yourself a chance to listen to Adrijana's path from suffering to enjoying and everything in between. How she's dealing with pressure now in comparison to the past. How she manages to shut off the negative mind chatter and focus on the essence of joyful playing.
Oh yes, we also touched many of the tabu themes and intricate subjects that many avoid. Not us. We went head on. About the male approach of coaching in a female sport. The period cycle and its effects on the body. Individual adaptation of training and especially emotional support that every woman needs. And most importantly that there is life outside of sport. That you are more than just an athlete and not the value of your results. Allowing yourself the freedom to play with joy. Coping with pressure and stress the new way.
How did she do all of it in her young career? Have a listen:
00:00 Who is Adrijana as a female footballer and a person?
02:28 How did she deal with the pressure of the matches before?
07:10 What happens after an injury? How does the male approach to training and playing create too much pressure?
11:56 What about the mentality no pain no gain? Where is the joy of playing?
15:05 How are coaches (not) dealing with emotional approach to women?
17:38 ACL injury, what needs to change in order to prevent injuries?
21:54 How hard is it to be injured?
23:09 Reasons why and how the female body is different from the male
27:54 How have you changed into the right way for yourself?
32:07 How much does interoception bring to you?
39:36 Trusting yourself and doing the right amount.
44:00 How to trust the messages of your body? Your own body.
51:50 Fear of injury, mental health issue. Fear of failure.
54:40 Advice. Be authentic and start to listen to your body.
57:03 How difficult is it for Adrijana to stand up for herself?
01:01:02 What is the consequence of not being a people pleaser? Self confidence
01:02:33 Last advice for everyone that is dealing with and hurting, having challenges.
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