Performance Routine!! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 133

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…

Jeff welcomes to the podcast board-certified psychiatrist and performance coach, Ryan Davis, MD. Ryan works with elite athletes and high-level professionals, including professional golfers on the LPGA tour. 

Routine is important. 

Through the lens of a golfer, it's important to have a pre-shot routine and a post-shot routine. This means that every single time a golfer steps up to the ball, they do the exact same thing. After taking the shot, they also take the exact same actions while thinking about what they liked and didn't like about the shot. This allows for consistency, and helps tamp down intrusive thoughts. 

This can be applied in the realm of medicine too. As surgeons, we sometimes go off script by doing things differently than normal for one reason or another. But when we can stick to our routines, that's when the best outcomes occur. 

What steps does Ryan suggest we take to stick to our routines?

• Step 1 - Develop a routine and know what it is. Many people already have a routine without even knowing it. Identify the elements of your routine so you can make sure you implement those steps regularly.
• Step 2 - If you notice you're falling off your routine, ask yourself why. Sometimes there is a justifiable reason, but in most cases it's best to stick to that routine.
• Step 3 - Refine your routine over time to optimize your performance and achieve your best results.

Most importantly, PRACTICE your routine to reach peak performance!

BIO

Dr. Davis is a Harvard trained, board-certified psychiatrist with advanced performance coach training. While not at the office Dr. Davis is a 3-time marathon runner, die-hard University of Michigan and Detroit sports enthusiast, and most importantly, an obsessed golfer.  

Dr. Davis helps his clients gain insight into their psyche as it relates to their sport and personal life. Dr. Davis’ background allows him to offer unique mental coaching, creating resilient and driven athletes who live more purposeful lives. Dr. Davis provides performance coaching for elite athletes, teams, as well as business executives.

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