10 Things Women Docs can learn from Olympic Athletes for Sustainability & Peace of Mind 🏅

Sometimes Doing Less is MORE! ✨

Sometimes Doing Less is MORE! ✨

I have enjoyed the Olympics as there are so many emotions in the life stories, skill building, and training that the athletes have achieved to be in Paris. 🇫🇷 I especially have enjoyed the athletes that are frank about their mental health journey such as Simone Biles and Caeleb Dressel. 🌟 Simone shares her reasons for pulling out of the Olympics last time and her journey of prioritizing her total health, and wow did she amaze us this Olympics. 🥇 There is also the story of Caeleb Dressel, who has won many Olympic medals in the past, and shares his journey of his “critic” inside his head that kept him from swimming for months. 🏊‍♂️ Then he started working with a therapist weekly and competed again this Olympics. 🥈 The mind is powerful and needs to be nourished. 💭 The Olympics are a reminder of the brain’s abilities to lift you and ground you. These stories remind us that professional athletes need to address both their mental and physical health for optimal performance. 🧠💪 Women Docs also work at high-stress levels and physically long hours of training. Docs and athletes share many things, yet Docs can work for multiple decades, whereas athletes tend to have shorter, intense training periods in their lives. We can follow in the footsteps of the athletes as they use the scientific knowledge of the body to boost their performance. As Docs, we can also use our scientific knowledge of the body to nourish it for long-term sustainability and peace of mind. Enjoy this list of ways that Docs can mirror athletes' “training.” Spoiler alert - pacing yourself and rest are super important. 🧘‍♀️🏋️‍♂️

Neuroscience-Based Prioritization:

Athlete: Prioritize training routines, recovery, and competitions based on performance goals and physical demands. 🏃‍♂️

Women Doctor: Prioritize patient care, professional development, and personal life activities, considering the impact on overall wellbeing. 🩺

Cognitive Rest and Breaks:

Athlete: Incorporate rest days into training schedules, ensuring adequate recovery for physical and mental performance. 😴

Women Doctor: Schedule breaks during demanding work hours, integrating short pauses for cognitive rest and stress reduction. ⏸️

Mindful Time Blocking:

Athlete: Allocate specific times for training, recovery sessions, and competition preparation. 🗓️

Women Doctor: Time-block clinical duties, administrative tasks, and personal commitments, optimizing energy levels throughout the day. 📋

Stress Management Strategies:

Athlete: Utilize stress management techniques, such as visualization or mindfulness, to enhance mental resilience in high-pressure situations. 🧘‍♂️

Women Doctor: Apply stress management strategies to navigate challenging patient cases and demanding work environments with composure. 😌

Neuroscience of Sleep:

Athlete: Prioritize sufficient and quality sleep for physical recovery and optimal athletic performance. 🌙

Women Doctor: Emphasize the importance of sleep for cognitive function, managing demanding work schedules to ensure restorative rest. 🛌

Technology Boundaries:

Athlete: Set boundaries for digital distractions, maintaining focus during training and competition preparation. 📵

Women Doctor: Manage technology use to balance patient communication with personal and professional responsibilities. 📱

Neuroscience-Informed Self-Care:

Athlete: Engage in recovery practices like ice baths or massages to support physical wellbeing. 🧖‍♀️

Women Doctor: Incorporate self-care activities aligned with neuroscience principles, promoting emotional and mental wellbeing. 🌸

Reflective Practices:

Athlete: Reflect on performance, identifying areas for improvement and celebrating achievements. 🏆

Women Doctor: Foster self-reflection on patient care, professional growth, and personal achievements, enhancing overall satisfaction. ✨

Social Connection Strategies:

Athlete: Build a supportive team environment, fostering social bonds among teammates and coaches. 👭

Women Doctor: Cultivate social connections with colleagues, friends, and family to enhance professional and personal satisfaction. 💬

Continuous Learning for Brain Health:

Athlete: Learn new training techniques, strategies, and approaches to stay at the forefront of athletic performance. 📚

Women Doctor: Engage in continuous learning in the medical field, staying updated on advancements and incorporating new approaches into patient care. 🩺

I love how athletes use medical knowledge to optimize their performance. As Docs, we can also focus on optimizing our busy lives. 🏅🧠

Here is one of my Brain Fresh Video Podcasts jumping into more details on how you can start new strategies this week! 🎥👇

https://youtu.be/UFbkoPqoze8?si=i0ArLo3nShdV555t

Professional Sustainability + Peace of Mind 🧘‍♀️💖

I believe in you and your many talents. You GOT THIS! 💪✨

Please let me know your favorite tip in the video and share with a friend; they will be grateful for more tools to optimize their busy week and find sustainability + peace of mind. 🌟💕

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Mary and Team ✉️

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