Episode 56

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9th Dec 2024

#56 - Why Your Anxiety Spikes at Year-End: Understanding and Managing the Stress of the Season

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Episode Summary: 

Do you find yourself reaching the end of the year feeling like you haven’t done enough? Struggling with anxiety, exhaustion, and a sense of falling short? In this episode of Sport Is Life, Ian Hawkins explores the deeper patterns that drive these feelings and explains how societal and generational programming contribute to our constant push for achievement. 

Ian discusses the two main drivers of year-end anxiety—feeling like you haven’t done enough and questioning your worth—and how these stem from subconscious patterns developed in childhood. He sheds light on how these feelings play out across work, relationships, and personal growth, often leading to burnout, avoidance, or frustration. 

More importantly, Ian shares actionable strategies to break free from this cycle and build resilience. Learn how to: 

  • Recognise and manage burnout. 
  • Prepare for high-pressure situations without succumbing to anxiety. 
  • Create a plan for 2025 that aligns with your values and capacity. 

Don’t wait for the new year to start fresh—set yourself up for success now. 


About the Host:  

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.  


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Ian Hawkins

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.