Starting the year with a focus on mental health and wellness can set the tone for the months ahead. The holiday season often brings its own set of challenges—stress, travel, and the pressure to be everything to everyone. By the time the new year rolls around, many of us are in need of a reset. But instead of rushing into resolutions, which are often abandoned by the end of January, it’s better to approach change with intention and mindfulness.
Real wellness doesn’t come from external pressures or empty promises. It starts within, with self-awareness and a willingness to give ourselves grace. Mental health is about recognizing where we are, being kind to ourselves, and taking manageable steps toward progress. It’s okay to not have everything figured out at once. Be patient with yourself and stay committed to your well-being. You deserve to show up for yourself in a way that nurtures your mind and spirit.
In this episode, we explore mental health and wellness as we kick off the year with intention. You'll hear practical advice on setting meaningful goals, managing stress, and staying grounded through challenges. With insights from past guests, you'll learn practical tips for embracing authenticity, giving yourself grace, and staying on track—no matter where you are in your journey.
"Trust your gut, if you know that you're not feeling your best. Nobody knows you better than you."
Topics Covered:
(00:00:00) Focusing on mental health and wellness
(00:00:26) Why resolutions fail
(00:03:07) Self-worth from within
(00:04:09) Embracing authenticity over perfection
(00:05:17) Staying grounded through accountability
(00:06:05) Trust your instincts
(00:07:10) Mental health impacts every area of your life
(00:07:30) Growth through unfamiliar environments
(00:08:16) Doing the work for lasting change
Key Takeaways:
"If you're going to make a change, you should make that change when you become aware of it."
"Everyone is on the other side of fear because fear stops us from doing so many things. So if you can get past or on the other side of that fear, you can achieve absolutely anything."
"Evaluate what's important to you and then make small steps to work towards that."
"Everybody needs somebody to hold them accountable no matter what it is in your life, or your job, in your relationship."
"Seek help when you need it, because there are a lot of mental health issues and addictions that get dismissed or pushed away because people don't want to deal with needing therapy."
"If you are not mentally healthy, you're not going to perform at your best."
"If the athlete is not willing to do the hard work of rehab, he’s going to remain stiff, weak, and unable to perform to the top of his ability."
Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:
Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/
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Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com
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