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When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do?

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Michael Phelps United States swimmer, 2000–2016

You know, as Olympians, you set four years to build up to this moment. And then, after it's over, you're kind of lost in a way. You don't really know what to do. You don't know where to go. You don't know who to talk to. And a lot of us do suffer from depression.

Recorded CBS News, 25 January 2018 source ↗

Eliud Kipchoge Kenyan marathon runner

You run, eat, sleep, walk around - that's how life is. You don't get complicated. The moment you get complicated it distracts your mind.

Recorded Nick Hope, BBC Sport, 22 November 2019 source ↗

Rafael Nadal Spanish professional tennis player, 2001–2024

Sometimes when I'm in the first round or second round, and I'm not playing well, I say, okay, just accept it. Don't get frustrated. Just accept and focus.

Recorded Jon Wertheim, 60 Minutes, CBS, CBS News / 60 Minutes, 5 July 2020 source ↗

Katie Taylor Irish professional boxer; Olympic champion 2012

There are days when I wake up and don't want to move, but you must show up!

Recorded RTÉ, 7 July 2025 source ↗

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