Joy of Effort Intro
1. IOA Why
for this section: As an IOA graduate you will need to be able to overcome failure and try something new. You will have to be willing to fail until you get it right.
2. IOA Mastery
Approach for this section is that you will be guided through a series of exercises to think about how you can better bounce back from failure and setbacks.
3. IOA Takeaway
In this section is that you, with each setback, will be able to reflect on what you have learned and simply begin again.
4. How the dots connect
Remember: As an IOA graduate, in order to become a confident leader you will need to be able to face and overcome life's low and hard moments that you will encounter.
5. Course Objectives
The following section intends:
to get you thinking as an IOA graduate
6. Joy of effort in action
7. What is RAIN?
Let’s walk through the exercise.
Recognize what is going on
Acknowledge your present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Step outside of yourself and recognize any signs of a harsh inner voice, feelings of embarrassment and dread, or noticeable physical manifestations created by anxiety.
Allow the experience to just being there, just as it is
Accept your thoughts, emotions, or sensations
Do not attempt to alter or avoid them. When defaulting to self- judgment, let the negative emotions exist. It does not mean you are unworthy, it means you recognize painful feelings created by a stressful moment.
Investigate with interest and care
Lean into your natural curiosities to discover the truth. Ask yourself, “How is this experience manifesting in my body?” What is it that I think I believe?” “What does this vulnerable place want from me and what does it need most?”
Nurture with self-compassion
The moment you detect your pain, self-compassion will start to kick in. Once you identify the wounded and hurting place inside you, offer a gesture of kindness that might address it. Ask yourself, “Does it need a message of reassurance? Of forgiveness? Of companionship?” Sincerely spark self-compassion and even if it feels awkward, it will start to soothe and strengthen the heart.
8. Let's sum up
Key elements of joy of effort:
- Passion: A genuine love for the sport is at the core of experiencing joy in the effort.
- Work Ethic: The joy of effort is closely tied to a strong work ethic.
- Goal Setting: Setting and working towards specific goals gives direction to your efforts.
“It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.”
DIETER F. UCHTDORF
9. Congrats! Here's what's next...
Here's what is coming up in your IOA journey:
- Make sure to be doing your postcards
- Complete notebook
- Do Questionnaire
Questionnaire
