Learn how being aware of your surroundings, practicing the opposite, and practicing under pressure can set you up for success when the big moment arrives.
- For many of us, pressure situations often include…a performance or competition.…A product presentation, a championship game,…auditions and interviews, stage performances,…pitching an idea to investors.…The pressure is not only related…to our ultimate performance, but also the location,…the audience, the timeframe, and your competitors.…As we begin to prepare ourselves…for the moment of truth, our tendency…is to perfect our form.…
But in order to be ready for anything,…let's start to build up strength and flexibility.…First, be aware of your surroundings.…If you have the opportunity, walk…into the arena of pressure before the event takes place.…Notice the size of the room, the lighting.…Get comfortable in the space.…Imagine where your audience will sit.…Will you be sitting or standing?…Will you be free to walk around…or will you be stuck behind a table or podium?…Whenever we walk into a new room,…we become curious of our surroundings.…
We might even be immediately intimidated.…The distraction of our environment robs us of our focus.…
Released
10/24/2017- Identify pressure situations.
- Compare and contrast pressure vs. stress.
- Define factors of a pressure situation.
- Explain how to manage your resources.
- Describe how to stay focused during a pressure situation.
- Identify how to build resilience for pressure.
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