Some Monday morning advice for those of you standing on the ledge….
Why you might feel this way
-Strong Identification: You identify so strongly with the team that their losses feel like your own, leading to feelings of personal failure.
Emotional Investment: You've invested time, energy, and emotions into the team, making their performance directly affect your feelings.
Personal Pride: The team's success is tied to your pride and sense of community, making a loss a blow to both.
Unmet Expectations: You may have high expectations for the team, and their failure to meet them can feel disappointing or even like a personal setback.
-How to cope with these feelings
Acknowledge Your Feelings: Recognize that your emotional response is valid, but also understand the depth of your investment.
Gain Perspective: Remind yourself that the game's outcome doesn't reflect your personal worth or affect your daily life.
Focus on What You Can Control: Understand that you, as a fan, have no control over the players, the opponents, or the game itself.
Accept That It's a Game: Remember that the emotions and passion are part of enjoying sports, but the loss is temporary and doesn't define you