Dr. Derek Suite - The Suite Spot

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By: Derek H. Suite, M.D.

Synthesizing Science and Soul for High PerformanceHosted by Dr. Derek H. Suite, The Suite Spot blends neuroscience, psychology, and ancient wisdom to unlock elite mental skills, resilience, and momentum. Designed for athletes, executives, and high achievers, each episode delivers practical strategies, evidence-based insights, and affirmations to elevate your mind, body, and spirit.New episodes daily!

🌌 Beyond the Map7/7: The Quiet That Changes Everything. #SlowDownSunday
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🌌 Beyond the Map7/7: The Breakthrough in the Quiet #SlowDownSunday

Sunday is our deep breath. The place where motion stops, but momentum builds. 

As the saying goes, “Stillness is not the absence of movement, but the presence of everything that matters.”

In this Beyond the Map episode, we explore the strength found in slowing down. We’ll reflect on Joseph Campbell’s reminder that the cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek, and how daily silence can reveal the truths we’re often too busy to notice. 

Together...


🌿 Beyond the Map 6/7: Rest Like Your Future Depends on It #SelfCareSaturday
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🌿 Beyond the Map 6/7: Rest Like Your Future Depends on It #SelfCareSaturday

Saturday is our pause… but it’s not a retreat. 

It’s where we quietly reload for whatever’s next. In a world full of uncertainty, strategic self-care isn’t indulgence — it’s armor.

In this Beyond the Map episode, we talk about how the right kind of rest fuels resilience. 

We’ll explore how quality sleep resets your stress response, why moving your body is a natural mood enhancer, and how real social connections can give you courage when...


💥 Beyond the Map 5/7: Fear Doesn’t Get the Final Word #FinishStrongFriday
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💥 Beyond the Map: 5/7 Fear Doesn’t Get the Final Word #FinishStrongFriday

Friday isn’t just the end of the week — it’s the moment to surge. When we face fear head-on, we’re not just surviving the challenge… we’re rewiring our brain to come back stronger.

In this Beyond the Map episode, we break down neuroplasticity — your brain’s ability to rewire itself — and how it adapts when we push through fear instead of backing away. You’ll hear the powerful story of a swimmer who went from paralysis to success, proving that per...


🔥 Beyond the Map 4/7: Trust Yourself or Lose the Moment #TrustYourselfThursday
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🔥 Beyond the Map: 4/7 Trust Yourself or Lose the Moment #TrustYourselfThursday

When the path ahead is uncertain, self-trust isn’t optional — it’s the engine that drives you forward. Without it, hesitation steals the moment.

In this Beyond the Map episode, we explore the science and soul of trusting yourself under pressure. We break down the enteric nervous system — your “second brain” in the gut — and how it works alongside your mind to guide instinct and quick decisions. We’ll look at how practice and repetition literally rewire your brain to lower doubt, and why anci...


🏆 Beyond the Map 3/7: This Is Where the Win Happens #WinItAllWednesday
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🏆 Beyond the Map: 3/7 This Is Where the Win Happens #WinItAllWednesday

It’s Wednesday — the midpoint, the hump day. And if we’re staring down uncertainty, this is no time to turn back. Winning lives on the other side of fear, and this is where we cross that line together.

In this Beyond the Map episode, we unpack how champions rewire their brains to face fear and uncertainty head-on. Two key brain regions are in play:

The prefrontal cortex — your decision-making HQ, helping you plan, focus, and choose your next move.The amygd...


⚡ Beyond the Map 2/7: Hunting Fear with Curiosity #TakeActionTuesday
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⚡ Beyond the Map: 2/7 Hunting Fear with Curiosity #TakeActionTuesday

Curiosity isn’t just a trait: it’s a weapon. When the unknown stares us down, curiosity dares us to lean in instead of back away.

In this episode of Beyond the Map, we uncover how curiosity has been a survival skill for thousands of years. 

From the way our ancestors adapted to unpredictable landscapes to how we can visualize our own goals today, curiosity becomes the bridge between fear and bold action. 

Together, we explore why adaptability fuels personal...


🚀 Beyond the Map: 1/7 Leaping Over the Edge of Certainty #MakingMovesMonday
08/25/2025

🚀 Beyond the Map: 1/7 Leaping Into the Edge of Certainty #MakingMovesMonday

Sometimes the road ends before the journey does. That’s where the real adventure begins.

In this episode of Beyond the Map, we leap right into the edge of certainty and stare out over the unknown 🌊. 

Together, we explore how to see the uncharted not as a threat, but as an invitation. 

We’ll talk about reframing what we’re facing, finding small anchors that keep us grounded, and using curiosity as the compass that p...


🎙️ Built for This 7/7: Slowing Down Isn’t Falling Behind--You're Finally Catching Up With Your Soul. #SlowDownSunday
08/24/2025

🎙️ Built for This: Finally Catching Up to Yourself. Wow!
 #ScienceSoulSuccess

Ever feel like the day’s over before it begins?
 Like you’re sprinting through life—but still behind?
 That’s not failure. That’s the illusion of time scarcity.
And it’s stealing your peace.

Welcome to Slow Down Sunday on The Suite Spot.
  Today, we’re flipping the script on what it means to be productive, successful, and present.

💡 In this episode, we’ll explore:
 ⏳ How the myth of “not enough time” tricks...


🎙️ Built for This 6/7: Self-Care! Stop Neglecting What You Need Most. #SelfCareSaturday
08/23/2025

🎙️ Built for This 6/7: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s Survival,
 #ScienceSoulSuccess

Here’s the truth we don’t say out loud:
 You’re burned out, not because you’re weak—but because you keep calling overwork “normal.”

Welcome to Self-Care Saturday on The Suite Spot.  I’m Dr. Derek Suite, and today we’re calling out the myths, mind traps, and guilt games that keep self-care on the back burner—when it should be your baseline.

💡 In this episode, we’re unpacking:
 🚫 The “Busy Trap”—how society glorifies...


🎙️ Built for This 5/7: You Don’t Need to Do It All. Just Finish What You Start. You Got This! #FinishStrongFriday
08/22/2025


 #ScienceSoulSuccess

You ever feel the weight of unfinished stuff just sitting in your head?
 That half-written email.
 That project you keep postponing.
 That conversation you never circled back to.

That’s not just procrastination—it’s neuroscience.

Welcome to Finish Strong Friday on The Suite Spot.
I’m Dr. Derek Suite, and today we’re breaking down why leaving things undone messes with your peace—and how to take your power back by closing the loop.

💡 Today, we’re diving into:
 ...


🎙️ Built for This 4/7: You Don’t NeedMore Advice. You Need More Belief. #TrustYourselfThursday
08/21/2025

🎙️ Built for This: You Don’t Need Permission—Just Trust the One Who’s Lived It. #ScienceSoulSuccess

Let’s get something straight:
 You don’t have to prove yourself to trust yourself.
You just have to remember what you’ve already survived.

Welcome to Trust Yourself Thursday on The Suite Spot.
I’m Dr. Derek Suite, and today we’re talking about the kind of trust that doesn’t come from applause—it comes from alignment.

💡 This episode dives into the neuroscienc...


Built for This 3/7: Don’t Settle for Almost. You Were Born and Made to Win. Let's Get It! #WinItAllWednesday
08/20/2025

Don’t Settle for Almost--ScienceSoulSuccess

Let’s be real:
 There’s nothing satisfying about getting almost to the finish line.
Almost made the move.
 Almost launched the dream.
 Almost became who you know you’re called to be.

Welcome to Win It All Wednesday on The Suite Spot.
I’m Dr. Derek Suite, and today we’re going all in on what it means to stop playing small and start showing up like the win was already written.

💡 In this episode, we break...


🎙️ Built for This 2/7: Clarity Comes After the Leap--Not Before. #TakeActionTuesday
08/19/2025

🎙️ Built for This: ScienceSoulSuccess

If you’re waiting to feel ready before you move, let me save you some time:
 You won’t.
Readiness doesn’t lead to action—action leads to readiness.

Welcome to Take Action Tuesday on The Suite Spot.
I’m Dr. Derek Suite, and today we’re breaking down what really stops us from making moves—and how to move anyway.

Because let’s be honest:
 It’s not laziness. It’s the trap of comfort.


🎙️ Built for This 1/7: Take the First Step—Even If Your Hands Are Sweaty & Your Voice Shakes. #MakingMovesMonday
08/18/2025

🎙️ Built for This: Science...Soul...Success--the Keys!!

Ever felt stuck at the edge of a move you know you need to make?
Not because you’re not ready—but because fear starts whispering:
“What if they say no? What if I mess it up? What if I’m not enough?”

Let’s be real—fear of rejection is ancient.
It’s primal. Your nervous system is wired to protect you from being “kicked out of the tribe.”
But you’re not living in a cave anymore.
You’re living in your callin...


🎙️ You Already Have It 7/7: Stillness Isn’t a Pause. It’s Your Power Flex. #SlowDownSunday
08/17/2025

🎙️ You Already Have It 7/7: Stillness Isn’t a Pause—It’s a Power Move. #SlowDownSunday
 

ScienceSoulSuccess!!

Imagine tapping into a strength so steady it doesn’t shout, rush, or compete.
 It just is.
Rooted. Ready. Always available.

Welcome to Slow Down Sunday on The Suite Spot.
I’m Dr. Derek Suite, and today we’re wrapping up our journey through purposeful power with a truth that’s often overlooked:
Stillness is not weakness.
 It’s strategy.

In this episode, we’re...


🎙️ You Already Have It 6/7: You’re Not Just in the Universe--You Are the Universe. #SelfCareSaturday
08/16/2025

🎙️ You Already Have It 6/7: You’re Not Just in the Universe—You Are the Universe. #SelfCareSaturday
 

ScienceSoulSuccess!!

Pause for a second.
 Breathe in.
 Feel that?

That’s not just oxygen—it’s cosmic energy flowing through you.

Welcome to Self-Care Saturday on The Suite Spot, where I’m Dr. Derek Suite, and today we’re going deep.
Because self-care isn’t just about rest.
It’s about remembering who—and what—you truly are.

In this episode, we unloc...


🎙️ You Already Have It 5/7: Don’t Just Finish--Finish Like A Boss. You’re Building What’s Next. #FinishStrongFriday
08/15/2025

SCIENCE SUCCESS SOUL--You Already Have It!  

Here’s a hard truth that hits different:
 How you finish determines what you’re ready to carry next.

Welcome to Finish Strong Friday on The Suite Spot, and I’m Dr. Derek Suite—here to remind you that finishing strong isn’t just about checking boxes.
It’s about setting the stage for your next level.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the difference between completing something and closing it with purpose. Because when you fi...


🎙️ You Already Have It 4/7: You’ve Faced Worse. Now Trust That You’re Ready#TrustYourselfThursday
08/14/2025

SCIENCE -SOUL -SUCCESS: You Already Have It 4/7: You’ve Faced Worse—Now Trust That You’re Ready.

#TrustYourselfThursday

Here’s what no one tells you:
 You don’t need to feel ready to be ready.
You just need to trust who you’ve already become.

Welcome to Trust Yourself Thursday on The Suite Spot.
I’m Dr. Derek Suite, and today we’re tapping into a truth that transforms fear into fuel:
Self-trust isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.
Esp...


🎙️ You Already Have It 3/7: Alignment Is the Advantage. Let’s Win on Purpose. #WinItAllWednesday
08/13/2025

Here’s a secret that’s not so secret:
 You don’t win by doing more. You win by aligning better.

Welcome to Win It All Wednesday, where we shift from chasing goals to aligning with them. I’m Dr. Derek Suite, and in today’s episode of The Suite Spot, we’re diving into the kind of power that doesn’t push—it pulls.

💥 Because when your purpose and power line up, the results multiply. Literally!!

We’ll explore what I call the Power Multiplication...


🎙️ You Already Have It 2/7: Stop Waiting for the Green Light--You Are the Signal. #TakeActionTuesday
08/12/2025

🎙️ You Already Have It 2/7: Stop Waiting for the Green Light—You Are the Signal.

#TakeActionTuesday

Here’s the truth: Most of us don’t need more time.
 We need a decision.

You’re not stuck because you don’t have a plan—
 you’re stuck because you’re waiting for permission.

🔥 Welcome to Take Action Tuesday, and I’m Dr. Derek Suite—aka CG’s favorite doc—here to remind you:
You already have what you need to move.
The green light? You’ve always bee...


🎙️ You Already Have It 1/7: The Move Isn’t Out There--It’s In You. Let’s Get It. #MakingMovesMonday
08/11/2025

The Suite Spot: Where Science Meets Soul --and Success follows! 

Have you ever found yourself waiting for the right moment to act?
The right energy, the right mood, the right sign from the universe?
Here’s the truth: The move you’re waiting for... is already in you.
Let’s get it. 💥

Welcome to Making Moves Monday on The Suite Spot.
I’m Dr. Derek Suite, and today we’re kicking off a week-long journey with a powerful reminder:
You already have what you need to move forwar...


Own Your Spotlight 7/7: Shine Steady, Not Just Bright #SlowDownSunday
08/10/2025

Own Your Spotlight 7/7: Shine Steady, Not Just Bright  #SlowDownSunday

It’s Slow Down Sunday, and today we’re going inward—to the universe that lives inside you.

Like the stars, your energy is powerful. But even the brightest stars conserve their fuel so they can shine for the long run. You’re the same. Slowing down isn’t falling behind—it’s how you create the balance to shine with strength and consistency, not just in short bursts.

Self-care isn’t just about rest. It’s about rhythm. It’s about alignment. It...


Own Your Spotlight 6/7: Keep Your Spark Alive #SelfCareSaturday
08/09/2025

Own Your Spotlight 6/7: Keep Your Spark Alive ✨ #SelfCareSaturday

It’s Self-Care Saturday, and here’s your reminder—your spark is what makes you, you. But even the brightest spark needs care to stay alive.

Self-care isn’t selfish, and it’s not a luxury. It’s how you protect your energy, your creativity, your joy—so you can keep showing up fully for yourself and the people who matter most.

Today, I want you to pause and check in with yourself. Are you resting? Are you breathing? Are you giving yourself...


Own Your Spotlight 5/7: Be The Spark In The Shadows. #FinishStrongFriday
08/08/2025

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It’s Finish Strong Friday, and today’s about the moments when life feels heavy, unclear, or overwhelming. Those are the exact moments when your light matters most.

Even the smallest spark—an act of courage, a word of hope, a choice to stay positive—can change the atmosphere around you. It lifts you, and it lifts the people who see you shining through it.

I’ll share how to find that spark within yourself, even when you feel like you’re running low, and how choosing to shine—especi...


Own Your Spotlight 4/7: Let Nothing Shadow Your Shine ✨ #TrustYourselfThursday
08/07/2025


Your light is your power—your strength, your guide, your brilliance.

But self-doubt and fear have a way of creeping in, trying to cover that light with shadows. Today is about stopping that from happening. It’s about trusting yourself deeply, silencing the noise, and showing up unapologetically as who you really are.

In this episode, we’ll talk about how to tune into your inner voice, stand strong in your truth, and keep your light bright enough to inspire others without burning out yourself.

Because when you trust your light...


Own Your Spotlight 3/7: No Dimmer Switch #WinItAllWednesday
08/06/2025

Own Your Spotlight 3/7: No Dimmer Switch #WinItAllWednesday

Your power isn’t meant to be turned down. Not for fear. Not for doubt. And definitely not for other people’s comfort.

This Win It All Wednesday, it’s your reminder—there’s no dimmer switch on your brilliance. You’re here to show up fully, without apology.

So ask yourself: Where have I been holding back? What would it look like to show up at full strength?

When you stop shrinking, everything shifts—your confidence, your opportunities, your results. And t...


Own Your Spotlight 2/7: Sharpen Your Why #TakeActionTuesday
08/05/2025

Own Your Spotlight 2/7: Sharpen Your Purpose #TakeActionTuesday

Your purpose is your power—but even the strongest sense of direction needs care to stay clear.

Think of it like this: even the brightest mirror needs wiping. Even the sharpest tools need honing. The same goes for your purpose—it requires attention, reflection, and intentional action to keep it alive and real.

So on this Take Action Tuesday, let’s get honest.
What’s dulling your light? What distractions, habits, or fears are clouding your vision? And what’s one thing you...


Own Your Spotlight 1/7: Start Bold. Do It Now. #MakingMovesMonday
08/04/2025

🎙️ Own Your Spotlight 1/7: Start Bold #MakingMovesMonday

It’s the start of a brand-new week, and this is your moment to start bold.

Your brilliance isn’t just about you—it’s the first domino in a chain of transformation. When you choose to own your spotlight, you shift the energy around you. Even when obstacles feel heavy or the week ahead looks overwhelming, one decision to step into your power can change your entire perspective.

That single choice—to show up fully, to bring your light forward—becomes your superpower. It fuels your resili...


Beyond Yourself 7/7: Stop. Breathe. Receive. #SlowDownSunday
08/03/2025

Beyond Yourself 7/7: Stop. Breathe. Receive. #SlowDownSunday

It’s Slow Down Sunday, and I want to remind you of something we all forget in the rush to achieve—pausing isn’t a luxury. It’s essential.

When you intentionally slow down, you create space for clarity, for reflection, and for the kind of renewal that fuels your next move. Rest isn’t wasted time—it’s what gives your work, your purpose, and your relationships their real power.

In this episode, we’ll talk about how to press pause and actually receive...


Beyond Yourself 6/7 The Secret To Feeling Full? Give It Away. #SelfCareSaturday
08/02/2025

Beyond Yourself 6/7: The Return Is Always Greater

It’s Self-Care Saturday, and today we’re talking about something a lot of people don’t connect with self-care: giving.

Here’s what I’ve learned—you can’t pour into others without filling yourself in the process. When you give from a real place, it creates a cycle that always comes back to you… not in a transactional way, but in energy, joy, connection, and even opportunities you never saw coming.

I’ll share how generosity can actually be self-care, how it strengthens...


Beyond Yourself 5/7: How To Find Fuel When Your Tank Feels Empty. #FinishStrongFriday
08/01/2025


It’s Finish Strong Friday, and I want to share something most people miss about finishing well.

The truth is, the people who finish strong aren’t running on willpower alone. They have an extra gear that comes from purpose, from connection, from how they’ve poured into others along the way. When you create that kind of energy, it carries you through the hardest, most critical moments.

Today, I’m giving you three powerful keys from what I call the Victory Vault—simple shifts that will help you build...


🎙️ Beyond Yourself 4/7: Don't Play Small. Time To Bet On You.#TrustYourselfThursday
07/31/2025

🎙️ Beyond Yourself 4/7: Bet on You

Beautiful souls, welcome back to Beyond Yourself. It’s Trust Yourself Thursday, and today we’re talking about one thing that quietly shapes everything you do—self-trust.

When you trust yourself, you move differently. You stop second-guessing. You stop waiting for someone else to validate your choices. You stop holding back.

But here’s the part most people miss: self-trust isn’t built by thinking about it. It’s built by keeping the promises you make to yourself—even the tiny ones. When you say, I’ll wake up e...


🎙️ Beyond Yourself 3/7: Lift Others, Go Further – How Helping Unlocks True Success.#WinItAllWednesday
07/30/2025


Beautiful souls, welcome back to Beyond Yourself. It’s Win It All Wednesday, and today we’re flipping the script on what it really means to win.

Most people think success is a solo climb—a race to the top. But here’s the truth: the people who lift others along the way don’t just help someone else… they create a ripple that always circles back.

Think about it. When you open a door for someone, they often open two doors for you. When you share your knowledge, you grow even more yoursel...


Beyond Yourself 2/7: Start Before You’re Ready – Small Steps, Big Wins. #TakeActionTuesday
07/29/2025

✨ ✨

You don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward. 💡

On this Take Action Tuesday, Dr. Suite shows why starting messy is still starting—and how imperfect action beats overthinking every time. Those small, “practice mode” moves? They’re the ones that build real momentum. 🚀

You’ll learn why progress will always outrun perfection, how to quiet the voice that says you’re not ready yet, and why self-compassion is the secret fuel for growth.

In this episode you’ll discover:
✅ Why action—no matter how small—creates cl...


Beyond Yourself 1/7: Fill Your Cup First – The Morning Shift That Changes Everything.#MakingMovesMonday
07/28/2025

What if the key to showing up for everyone else is making sure you’re full first? 

In this episode of Beyond Yourself, Dr. Suite shares a simple morning method high performers swear by to fuel their success from the inside out. 🔥 It’s about four inner shifts that set the tone for your entire day—gratitude 🙏🏾, forgiveness 💫, encouragement 💪🏾, and compassion ❤️.

You’ll see why the way you show up for yourself creates the clarity and energy to show up for everything else—your work, your purpose, and the people who need you. 🌍

What you’ll get in this epis...


Name The Good 7/7: Discover the 3 Sacred Pauses That Change Everything. #SlowDownSunday
07/27/2025

🎙️ Name The Good 7/7: The Sacred Pause — Finding “Ma” in a Moving World

“Stillness isn’t empty. It’s where clarity begins.” 🕊️🧘🏽‍♂️✨

In this Slow Down Sunday finale of Name The Good, Dr. Derek Suite introduces a beautifully simple concept with life-changing depth:
“Ma” — a Japanese word that means the sacred pause between moments.

This episode explores how building space between thoughts, tasks, and decisions can restore mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual calm. You’ll hear a personal story, learn how to take three sacred pauses during your day, and be invited into the Sw...


Name The Good 6/7: Discover The 3-3-3 Ritual. #SelfCareSaturday
07/26/2025

Name The Good 6/7: The Appreciation Ritual — 3-3-3 for Rest, Resilience & Joy

“Appreciation isn’t just something you feel. It’s something you practice.” 🌿🧘🏾‍♂️✨

This Self-Care Saturday, Name The Good invites you into a moment of intentional stillness — where appreciation becomes more than a thought… it becomes a ritual.

Dr. Derek Suite — board-certified psychiatrist and performance coach — introduces the 3-3-3 Appreciation Ritual:
3 people. 3 things. 3 breaths.
A simple but powerful daily practice that boosts happiness, emotional balance, and resilience — especially in high-pressure lives.


Name The Good 5/7: Do Less. Make It Count. Finish Strong. #FinishStrongFriday
07/25/2025

🎙️ Name The Good 5/7: Finish Strong — Make the Move That Lasts

“Finishing isn’t about being done. It’s about being deliberate.” 🏁🧠🔥

This Finish Strong Friday, Name The Good challenges you to reframe how you end the week — not as a wind-down, but as a defining moment.

Dr. Derek Suite delivers three key mindset tools to help you close your week with clarity, courage, and intention:
 ✔️ The Power Hour – how to use your last hour to win the next day
✔️ The Champion’s Choice – the decision...


Name The Good 4/7: You Don't Need Outside Validation. #TrustYourselfThursday.
07/24/2025

🎙️ Name The Good 4/7: The Trust Triangle — Appreciate the Journey, Honor the Instinct

“Self-trust doesn’t come from getting it all right. It comes from appreciating what got you here.” 🧭💡💛

In this Trust Yourself Thursday episode of Name The Good, Dr. Derek Suite invites you to explore the most foundational kind of appreciation — the kind that builds trust in yourself.

This isn’t surface-level self-esteem talk. It’s about learning how to appreciate your journey, your instincts, and your timing — the three cornerstones of what Dr. Suite...


Name the Good 3/7: Appreciation Is a Superpower -- Pressure Is the Proof. #WinItAllWednesday
07/23/2025

🎙️ Name The Good 3/7: Turn the Struggle Into Gold

“Appreciation isn’t soft. It’s alchemy.” 🥇🔥🧠

In this Win It All Wednesday edition of Name The Good, Dr. Derek Suite explores how an appreciation mindset can transform pressure into power — and setbacks into strategy.

Through the lens of appreciation alchemy, you'll discover how champions use gratitude not as a feel-good phrase, but as a performance tool that rewires resilience and builds momentum. Dr. Suite introduces the Championship Cycle — a mindset framework grounded in both sports psychology...