Dr. Tia Konzer

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Dr. Tia Konzer

Sports Psychiatrist providing services for elite athletes, teams and organizations.

01/30/2026

Still buzzing from the energy at the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony last week!✨

Being in a room filled with that much history, grit, and greatness is honestly indescribable.

So grateful to witness these moments and to be part of a community that celebrates not just the wins, but the endurance it takes to get there.

Huge congratulations to the Class of 2026!

👉 If you want more behind-the-scenes moments like this, plus the mindset side of high performance, you can follow me here.

01/23/2026

It’s a beautiful day at Konzer Psychiatry ✨

I am honored to share that I’ve been named one of Business North Carolina’s Top Doctors for 2025.

This work, supporting athletes, professionals, and our local community, means so much to me. Being recognized alongside such respected colleagues is truly special 🤍

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!

If you are looking for support with mental performance or sports psychiatric care, I would love to connect.

Visit drkonzer.com or head to the link in my bio.

01/21/2026

✋ Content Warning: Medical imagery related to injury and recovery
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Alex Smith () reminds us that real strength comes from how you show up after what you’ve endured.

Recovery often asks a deeper question than we expect. Not “How fast can I return?” but “Who am I becoming through this?”

In what ways has performance shaped how you see yourself, for better or for worse?

If you are in a transition right now, or recovering from injury, my FREE guide 'Navigating Transitions' is a practical place to start.

Get your copy it via the 🔗 in my bio.

Credits: TED

01/16/2026

Ever feel like a wave of emotion just takes over, leaving you on edge or reactive? 🤔

💭 Here’s a grounding insight: intense emotional reactions often PEAK in just 90 seconds.

Neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor () observed that the initial chemical surge in your brain from an emotional trigger lasts roughly 90 seconds before your body begins to reset.

That means even the strongest feelings (like frustration, anxiety, anger) have a natural peak.

After that, it’s usually our thoughts and narratives that keep the emotion alive.

💡 Here's a 90‑second reset you can use when you feel that spike in a meeting, on the court, or before a big decision, try:
→ Inhale through your nose for a count of 5
→ Exhale through your mouth for a count of 5
→ Stay with it for a full 90 seconds, gently bringing your attention back to your breath and your body

You’re giving your nervous system a chance to catch up and to respond intentionally rather than react impulsively.

For high performers, it REMINDS you that you’re not powerless over your emotions, even in high-stakes moments. You can pause and move forward with clarity and focus. 💪🏼

Save this post as a reminder for your next high-pressure moment!

➡️ Share this with a teammate or colleague who lives in the deep end of intensity, too.

01/14/2026

If you finished last year strong, your brain may still be in recovery mode, even if your calendar already expects momentum.

High performers are especially skilled at overriding fatigue. That’s why early burnout rarely looks dramatic.

It often shows up quietly, as:
- Needing more time to start tasks you normally move through with ease
- Reading the same email or document multiple times without absorbing it
- Feeling mentally “flat” in meetings, even when you’re prepared
- Taking longer to make decisions you usually trust yourself to make
- Getting through the day competently, then feeling unusually drained afterward

This is what happens when performance outpaces recovery for too long.

Pay attention to what feels harder than it should, and use that awareness to protecting your capacity.

📩 Looking for practical tools to support your performance through transitions? Join my email community through the link in my page.

I share grounded strategies you can actually use in real life, not quick fixes.

📌 Save this post when you start to feel your system slipping back into overdrive.

01/12/2026

Ever feel your brain hit a wall by Wednesday? 👀

That drop in focus is not a discipline issue but often a sign of NEURAL FATIGUE.

When it runs without enough recovery, MENTAL exhaustion builds.

This tends to show up when you:
→ Hold yourself to constant high standards
→ Move quickly between tasks without resetting
→ Carry too many decisions at once
→ Feel pressure to always be “on”

📌 Try these few gentle resets:
▪ Let one task be good enough today
▪ Batch decisions with your team
▪ Take a short movement or breathing break
▪ Write things down to clear mental load

If you want extra support staying grounded, I've included a Core Values Guide within my 'Navigating Transitions' freebie.

This guide helps reduce mental overload by connecting you with what truly matters, allowing your decisions, boundaries, and pace to feel purposeful, not rushed.

Get your free guide via the 🔗 in my bio.

📩 Share with someone who needs this reminder.

01/09/2026

👉 Swipe to learn why January feels heavy for high performers and how to build a softer, more strategic re-entry that lasts.

I partnered with Kamini Wood (), a Life Coach, to understand the "January drag" and offer ways to rebuild routines gently without going back into survival mode.

We hope these practices help you reset without self-blame! 💕

Follow .tiakonzer and for more on mental health, identity, and sustainable performance.

📌 Save this post as a reset map for busy seasons or extended stress.
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📌 Disclaimer: This is for education and reflection only. It is not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Please consult a licensed professional for individual support.

01/07/2026

Your 🧠 feeling “slower” after the holidays experiences a neurobiological reset.

When you step out of your usual structure (training, work rhythms, cognitive demands), your brain shifts into a recovery-dominant state.

Here's what’s changing in your brain during this reset:
• Reduced cognitive load
• Increased social + emotional processing
• Disrupted high-focus pathways
• Temporarily downshifted your performance circuits

The result? A small dip in processing speed and focus.

This is your brain RECALIBRATING, not falling behind. ⚙️

Here are 3 evidence-informed ways to support your transition:
1️⃣ Start small: Ease back into your routine instead of sprinting.
2️⃣ Prioritize sleep & movement: Both help reset cognitive function quickly.
3️⃣ Strategic mental warm-ups: Journaling, micro-goals, or focused breathing can jumpstart your executive function.

Your high-performance brain needs a gentle nudge to get back in rhythm. 💡

💬 How do you reset after a mental slow-down or time off? Drop your strategies below so others can learn from you!

📤 Know an athlete, leader, or high-achiever feeling the post-holiday fog? Tag or share this with them to help them rewarm their brain.

01/05/2026

My guiding word for 2026 is NOURISH. 💡

Because the science is clear → the brain, body, and our emotional well-being shift when we consistently give them what they need.

This year, I’m choosing practices that strengthen my clarity, resilience, and health.

If you’re setting a word of the year, choose ONE that brings you back to your “why”:
→ The values you want to live from,
→ The lessons you’re carrying forward,
→ The version of yourself you’re ready to grow into

Here’s to a year of alignment, gentleness, and intention. 🥂

💌 If you’re a high performer who moves through life carrying a lot, I send one grounded email each month to help you slow down, reconnect with your “why,” and take care of the parts of you that often get overlooked.

If you want those gentle check-ins throughout the year, you can join through the 🔗 in my bio.

🤝 Repost this for anyone in your circle who’s stepping into the new year with intention instead of pressure.

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903 Northeast Drive, Suite 102
Davidson, NC
28036

Telephone

+17049975154

Website

http://drkonzer.com/

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