Choking under pressure is a common response whether you’re playing the lead in the third-grade Christmas play or giving an important business presentation. Unfortunately, about 90% of people handle stressful situations poorly. A recent experiment shows that getting excited works better than trying to calm down. During a public singing contest, students were given …
When the stakes are high in an extremely competitive game, it can be impossible not to experience intense emotions, especially anger, aggression, and frustration. Such feelings are heightened when the opposing team plays dirty, or you keep getting warnings from the referees. However, allowing your aggression to get the better of you in the court …
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Do you know one of the worst enemies of a sportsperson? It is stress. It not only prevents you from giving your one hundred percent to the game but also affects the other activities you are engaged in. Whether you are training to stay in shape or playing a competition, if you do it under …
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Using cue words helps you to deepen your concentration, narrow your focus, and overcome the difficult circumstances you will face in the heat of battle. As a mental performance and sports psychology coach, I vouch for that. Many times, I experienced that I could come back from 0:2 during my matches in my lifelong …
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It all starts in your head. In this difficult time, we are living in a stressful world and it is important to be able to manage your anxiety, emotions, and thoughts. Having a morning ritual like meditation is very important. Why to do it? To clear and quiet your mind. To release your anxiety. To …
