5 Mental Tools to Handle the Stress of the Holidays

The Crackin' Backs podcast is thrilled to welcome back Dr. Dana Sinclair, a distinguished sports psychologist renowned for her expertise in high-pressure performance and emotional management. Dr. Sinclair's diverse professional experience includes working with top athletes and teams across major sports leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLS, IndyCar, WTA, PGA, and the Olympics, as well as consulting for various business organizations​​​.

In this special episode, Dr. Sinclair will delve into the timely topic of holiday stress, offering valuable insights drawn from the realm of sports psychology. Listeners can expect to learn effective strategies for managing the unique challenges of the holiday season, including juggling personal well-being amidst the demands of festive commitments, akin to how athletes balance intense training with their personal lives.


Highlighting the importance of teamwork in sports, Dr. Sinclair will also shed light on how families and friends can apply these principles to foster cooperation and minimize conflict during holiday gatherings. Additionally, she will address how to navigate complex emotions like depression, anxiety, envy, and despair, often heightened during the holidays due to factors like financial pressures, time constraints, and the loss of loved ones, especially in the current global context of inflation and pandemic aftermath.


Furthermore, the episode will cover strategies to manage stress and promote mental health during a season often marked by excess and overcommitment. Dr. Sinclair will also offer advice on maintaining a healthy balance in lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity amidst the season's indulgences and hectic schedules.


This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to transform their holiday experience from stressful to joyful and harmonious, using the proven techniques of sports psychology. Tune in to the Crackin' Backs podcast for these insightful and practical tips from Dr. Dana Sinclair.

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