Blog categorized as Competition Anxiety

Often, what seems like performance anxiety (speech fright, stage fright, or competition anxiety) is actually rooted in something more serious, a deep danger. Recognizing it is one of the most revealing and transformative exercises you can do. That’s what the deep danger exercise is all about: d...

10.06.25 11:57 PM - Comment(s)

If you’ve ever felt your heart pounding before a big moment—whether stepping onto a stage, speaking up at a meeting, or walking into a competition—you are not alone. That wave of anxiety you feel? It’s not a flaw in your character or a sign that you’re not cut out for the spotlight. It’s a very huma...

10.06.25 08:41 PM - Comment(s)

In this post, we’ll reveal how these nerves work, why they happen, and how you can overcome them. When you understand performance anxiety, you stop being its victim—and start becoming its master.

Let’s explore why mindfulness works for all performers—whether you’re speaking, playing, or competing.

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08.06.25 03:00 AM - Comment(s)
The yips refers to "extreme nervousness causing a golfer to miss easy putts." More broadly applied, such sports-based performance anxiety can also lead to a pitcher making wild throws, a quarterback sailing the the ball, and the like. Pirates pitcher Steve Blass can certainly speak to the ...
20.03.25 03:00 AM - Comment(s)