As an official, our body
is our livelihood. It’s vital to care for it like precious and valuable cargo. Our
health is critical to perform at a high level.
Medical research shows a
small injury to one part of the body can cause bigger injuries in other parts
of the body. Therefore, it’s important to take care of small injuries. This helps you both physically and
mentally. Nagging injuries can often be
as mentally frustrating as they are physically limiting us. In officiating, taking care of ourselves
physically and mentally is very important.
Now that we are nearing the end of the season, we tend to get worn down
physically from travel and the demands of the game. Mentally we are tested each week during the
game as well as from the review and grading of our games.
So, what do we do? Discipline ourselves to take care of our
whole body. We often think of the physical part of our body by strength and
conditioning, eating, and medicines that keep us going. But, what about mentally? Do we take time
each week mentally to get refreshed and stay in good mental condition? Mentally
preparing for a game is just as important as physical preparation. How do we
prepare mentally? Here are a few things
to consider….(1) Take care of our homes and families before leaving for a game,
(2) finish as much work as possible and remove ourselves from our “ day job” as
much as we can, (3) review grading and comments and determine the application
of the grades and comments and move on to the next game.
"He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each
part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the
whole body is healthy and growing and full of love." - Ephesians 4:16
Before our next game, prepare by reading scripture. Pray and ask God to use us for His honor and
glory. As Ephesians 4: 16 states, let’s
do a special work to grow, to be healthy and to be a positive influence on
those around us.
Put your
heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of
success.
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