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Body and Mind: Physical InjuryRecovery BoxS U S T A I N A B L E S E L F - C A R E . When you get injured, the first priority is usuallytreating your body. But what about the mind? Manyof us use physical activity to get endorphins, so itcan feel like an endorphin black hole when you haverestrictions on activity. An injury can even have youquestioning your identity, especially if you are alifelong athlete or physical activity is an importantpart of your routine. From where we stand, taking care of your mind asyou heal from an injury is just as important as takingcare of your body. This box will be by your sidethrough recovery and help you stay resilient andgrounded through all the starts, stops, detours, andwins along the way.

S U S T A I N A B L E S E L F - C A R E . Why These Items?Resilience JournalWarmies Sloth: A pain management item with a cutetwistCBD Pain Salve: An intentional way to manage pain Recovery Deck: To sit with difficult emotions andfeelings, while finding ways to engage in therecovery process Sleepy time Essential oil roller: To set up goodroutines around sleep Turmeric Ginger Tea: To reduce inflammation andsoothe the soul Letters: To feel less alone in the process Code for meditation app: To work on mindset(located on the next page)

This box was created in partnership with Dana Alimena, a certified NSCAStrength and Conditioning Specialist, Transformational Thought Coach,with a certification in the Functional Movement Screen, to create a box forthose facing physical injuries. Dana is also the founder of Go ForwardStrong, which offers one on one individualized coaching and programmingfor rugby players looking for that extra support. She aims to empower acommunity of ruggers navigating life confidently in the direction of theirideal self. As a three time ACL-tearer throughout her career as a women’srugby player (a career she is still actively pursuing), Dana has theprofessional and personal experience of moving through injury recovery.We have teamed up to create a box that specifically targets the mentalhealing and recovery of those who have gone through ACL tears and otherinjuries. With our combined knowledge of the importance of taking time toacknowledge and work through the mental and emotional challenges thataccompany physical injury, we have created a box that allows someone inrecovery to feel all of their feelings, and begin the journey of workingthrough them at their own pace. We hope this box makes your recoveryjourney feel less lonely and more empowering! https://goforwardstrong.com/@goforwardstrong S U S T A I N A B L E S E L F - C A R E . Meet Dana Alimena Box + Content Collaborator Want to learn more?