How to Perform Under Pressure Without Overthinking | #185

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In this episode, Kate McCauley discusses the mental challenges athletes face, particularly during high-pressure situations like the Olympics. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, growth mindset, and practical mental training strategies such as breathwork and visualization. The conversation aims to empower athletes to understand that one performance does not define them and that their response to challenges is what truly matters.

Keywords:

mental toughness, athletes, performance anxiety, resilience, growth mindset, Olympic athletes, mental training, self-talk, visualization, breathwork

Takeaways:

You're not defined by one performance.
What you do next matters more than what you just did.
Mental training is as important as physical training.
Breathe before you react to stressful situations.
Use feedback as a gift to grow.
Your response to failure defines you more than the failure itself.
Visualize success as part of your training.
Self-talk can either empower or hinder your performance.
Resilience is built in moments of adversity.
Mental reps are essential for athletes.

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Kate McCauley, Mental Toughness Mindset Coach In-person in Philadelphia and nationwide virtually