Life gets busy. Between work, family, sports, and everything in between, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and put the things that matter most on the back burner. But busy seasons are also opportunities to build better habits, protect your energy, and learn how to keep showing up even when life feels nonstop.
Thriving through a busy season is not about doing everything perfectly. It is about knowing when to rest, taking care of your body, creating habits that keep you focused, and communicating before things become overwhelming. Small systems, intentional recovery, and making room for what matters can help you stay grounded and perform at your best.
In this episode of Time Out with the Sports Doctor, Dr. Derrick Burgess gets personal about navigating a demanding season of medicine, family, sports, and building his new Athlete Connect platform. He shares three practical strategies for staying consistent when life gets hectic and gives a preview of Athlete Connect and his vision for helping close healthcare gaps for collegiate athletes. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that you do not have to wait for life to slow down to keep moving forward.
“Anytime you're starting something new, there can be self-doubt that tries to creep in.”— Dr. Derrick Burgess
Topics Covered:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:28 – Introducing Athlete Connect
00:03:07 – Addressing healthcare gaps in college sports
00:04:11 – Overcoming self-doubt and taking action
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00:07:18 – Tip #1: Rest and recovery
00:08:20 – Listening to your body
00:09:02 – Tip #2: Building effective daily habits
00:10:00 – Tip #3: Communication and family planning
00:11:03 – Finishing the year strong
00:11:46 – Closing remarks
Key Takeaways:
“There is healthcare disparity in college sports just like there is healthcare disparity in the community.”
“Follow the footsteps and the plan that God has given for you.”
“I know that this is something that is a need, and when you see a need and you know it's there, many times you have to step up and fill it.”
“If things are important, we have to continue to make room for them, for our family, for our spouse, for our job, for whatever else you have going on.”
“If it's not on the calendar, it doesn't exist.”
“The earlier you talk about it, the more you can plan, the better off it's gonna be.”
Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:
Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.derrickburgess243
Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com
Other Links: https://www.hbcuendzone.org/about
Scrubs to Skylines: https://www.instagram.com/scrubstoskylines/
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