If you're an active individual, the last thing you may want to think about is what you'll do if you find yourself suddenly sidelined by an injury. Broken bones, torn tendons and damaged muscles could all keep you from doing what you love for an extended period of time.

Instead of wallowing in pain and misery while your body puts itself back together, consider harnessing the power of positive thinking. It sounds silly, but science has proven that mindfulness and positive thinking can actually help improve your pain tolerance and speed up the rehabilitation process.