Do I Deal Well With Pressure In Sports?

Do you focus on breathing naturally?

Do you let go of the pressure of winning?

Do you think of high pressure situations as challenges, opportunities to test yourself and have fun?

Do you downsize the importance of an event and minimize its significance?

When you’re feeling the pressure, do you remind yourself that this is one of many opportunities that you’ll have?

Do you stay in the moment and are you immersed in the process rather than thinking about the outcome?

Do you believe you are worthy of winning and do you believe in yourself?

Do you focus on what you can control?

Do you use positive self-talk and vizualisation?

Based on your answers, it’s unlikely that you are dealing well with pressure in sports. Some athletes are crushed under pressure, while others perform better under pressure. No athlete is immune to pressure, but the way they respond to it depends on their confidence and how well-prepared they are. It may be helpful to implement the following: perceive pressure as positive instead of negative and reduce internal and external sources of pressure (e.g., family, social media). Make sure to recognize the symptoms of being under pressure and use breathing management to bring them down. Use pressure in training and have a checklist: a process that you have had success with.

Based on your answers, you may need to learn a bit better how to deal with pressure in sports. We face pressure in all parts of our daily lives: at work, in school, from friends or family members.. But athletes in particular can experience high amounts of pressure. One of the most important things you will need to develop is the ability to remain calm and perform well under pressure. You must be able to make good decisions, think clearly, stay confident and enthusiastic. With deep rhythmic breathing you will manage to control the symptoms of pressure and remain focused on the process.

Based on your answers, you are displaying the signs typically seen among athletes who deal well with pressure. That is great news! Knowing how to manage pressure helps you to increase your chances of success. You should be able to reduce feelings of anxiety, fear, embarrassment and stress. Stay in the moment, don’t get distracted and stay calm. Knowing how to deal and respond to pressure is crucial to optimal performance.