Latest / Dr. Derek H. Suite MD - The SuiteSpot / Tune Up (Part 3) 5/7: Keep on Fighting. Fatigue Will Try to Convince You to Coast. Don't. Finish Like a Savage. #FinishStrongFriday
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- 0:00SPEAKER_00: Welcome back to the Sweet Spot with Dr.
- 0:02SPEAKER_00: Derek Sweet, a board certified psychiatrist specializing in sports and performances.
- 0:08SPEAKER_00: In the Sweet Spot, we explore what it takes to stay steady and perform when the pressure is on, and the moment matters.
- 0:15SPEAKER_00: Stay tuned for Dr.
- 0:16SPEAKER_00: Sweet's Finish Strong Friday.
- 0:22SPEAKER_01: Life is not easy.
- 0:24SPEAKER_01: It comes with no roadmap.
- 0:27SPEAKER_01: There will be twists and turns.
- 0:30SPEAKER_01: There'll be ups and downs.
- 0:33SPEAKER_01: We will face obstacles, we will face mountains, and we will face danger.
- 0:40SPEAKER_01: That is what life will give us.
- 0:44SPEAKER_01: And at the same time, we can find something within us to meet life on its terms.
- 0:52SPEAKER_01: We can be resilient.
- 0:55SPEAKER_01: Resilience gives us the power to bend but not break.
- 1:00SPEAKER_01: To fall but to also get up.
- 1:06SPEAKER_01: Resilience gives us the power to try one more time.
- 1:13SPEAKER_01: Resilience is about how badly we want it and what we will do to get it.
- 1:23SPEAKER_01: Resilience can be developed.
- 1:28SPEAKER_01: We can teach ourselves and train ourselves how to be resilient.
- 1:34SPEAKER_01: The first thing is we've got to get connected.
- 1:37SPEAKER_01: Getting connected, forming powerful relationships helps our resilience.
- 1:44SPEAKER_01: A good relationship will help you find support when times are bad.
- 1:54SPEAKER_01: And it will also give you resources when you feel alone.
- 2:03SPEAKER_01: Another way to increase your resilience is to take care of yourself.
- 2:11SPEAKER_01: Tend to your own needs and feelings.
- 2:14SPEAKER_01: Participate in activities or hobbies that you enjoy, and definitely include physical activity in your daily routine.
- 2:23SPEAKER_01: Get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy diet, practice stress management and relaxation techniques, things like yoga, meditation, guided imagery, deep breathing, prayer, and relaxation.
- 2:43SPEAKER_01: To be resilient, you have to also be proactive.
- 2:46SPEAKER_01: Don't ignore the problem.
- 2:48SPEAKER_01: Don't run from it.
- 2:50SPEAKER_01: Figure out what needs to be done, make a plan, and take action.
- 2:56SPEAKER_01: It might take some time to recover from a major setback, it may take some time to get over the loss, to rebuild.
- 3:05SPEAKER_01: But know that if you keep working at it and if you stay optimistic and stay positive, despite the dark times, you will see the light.
- 3:16SPEAKER_01: You will find a way around this and you will overcome.
- 3:22SPEAKER_01: This is Dr.
- 3:22SPEAKER_01: Sweet.
- 3:23SPEAKER_01: Until we meet again.
- 3:25SPEAKER_01: Be resilient.
- 3:32SPEAKER_00: Thank you for listening to The Sweet Spot with Dr.
- 3:34SPEAKER_00: Derek Sweet.
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- 3:45SPEAKER_00: We hope you'll join us again tomorrow for another inspiring message from Dr.
- 3:49SPEAKER_00: Sweet and the Sweet Spot team.
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