#67 – What If Your Anxiety Is Really Just Nervous Excitement?
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Sport Is Life, Ian Hawkins dives into the common experience of anxiety and its impact on performance, productivity, and overall well-being. He explores the fine line between anxiety and nervous excitement, offering practical strategies to reframe your mindset and calm your nervous system.
- Learn how to stay present, regain control, and use nerves to your advantage in sports, work, and life.
- Ian discusses how overthinking, and lack of certainty can exacerbate anxiety, and he provides actionable tips for building habits that promote confidence and focus.
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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Transcript
Does anxiety stop you in your tracks at
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Speaker:I'm Ian Hawkins and this is Sporty's
Speaker:life. The purpose of sport, as I
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Speaker:You've taken the time to listen to this
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Speaker:learned today and make it happen. And to
Speaker:avoid any obstructions, join the Sporty's
Speaker:Life movement by clicking on the link in
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