[header] How to cope with the end of a dance or sports career [title] Give yourself time to accept the end of your career. [step] Grieving a loss is different from person to person. The way you respond may depend on the length of your career, your emotional investment in your career, and the reason your career ended. 
Don't rush things, but take the time you need to emote, process your feelings, and gain acceptance. Remind yourself that life goes on and, in time, you will find happiness and self-worth outside of your dance or athletic career.