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How to handle the end of competitive sports

I'm a senior and this is my last season but instead of savoring it I'm constantly sad that it's ending and I can't enjoy what's happening now.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Anticipatory grief robs the present moment of joy when endings feel more real than experiences.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sport and physical competition?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.