Listen "BiteSize - Practical Strategies for Managing Emotions in High-Pressure Situations with Performance Psychologist Dr. Dana Sinclair."
Episode Synopsis
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode, we revisit a segment from Season 5, Episode 18, featuring Dr. Dana Sinclair, a leading performance psychologist who works with elite athletes, executives, and professionals across various fields. Dr. Sinclair shares essential strategies for managing overwhelming emotions in high-pressure situations, the importance of post-performance self-evaluation, and the pitfalls of perfectionism that many of us struggle with.Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:Practical Tools for Managing Emotions:Dr. Sinclair introduces a simple five-second breathing technique that can help you quickly calm down and refocus in the heat of the moment. This invaluable skill is crucial for handling high-pressure situations effectively.Structured Self-Evaluation:Discover a clear method for post-performance evaluation that helps you identify your strengths and areas for improvement, leading to continuous growth over time. Dr. Sinclair emphasizes the importance of honest self-assessment to improve future performance.Overcoming Perfectionism:Gain insights on how to shift your focus from the unattainable goal of perfection to sustainable excellence and improvement. Dr. Sinclair explains how letting go of perfectionism fosters a healthier approach to personal and professional growth.Original Episode S5 E18:Stay Calm and Focused: Techniques to Enhance Performance Under Pressure from a Top Performance Psychologist.Contact:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-sinclair-47a82811/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanasinclair/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.drdanasinclair.com/Publication: Dialed In: Do Your Best When it Matters MostSupport the showSign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER takes 5 seconds to fill out receive a fresh update every Wednesday
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