How Athletes Can Overcome Performance Anxiety: Boost Your Confidence & Game
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Struggling with performance anxiety on the court or in competition? You’re not alone.
In this episode, we discuss the challenge of overcoming sports anxiety and building mental toughness to perform your best under pressure. We share proven sports psychology tips and strategies to help athletes, performers, and high achievers break free from the fear of failure and rejection.
We cover:
- ✅ How to create a game-like practice environment to prepare your mind and body for real competition (think basketball foul shots under pressure)
- ✅ What the “Nope” really is — how to deconstruct fear and negative self-talk by reconnecting your brain to the truth of your mind
- ✅ Reflecting on your past wins to boost confidence and rewrite your inner narrative
- ✅ Why learning to not take yourself too seriously can be one of the most powerful tools against anxiety
Learn how to shift your mindset, build confidence, and create game-like practice environments that prepare you to succeed — no matter the stakes.
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