How to Stay Calm Under Pressure

by TED ed
Self-Development
Published: 3 years ago
|Updated: 3 years ago

“Pressure is a privilege.” - Billie Jean King Performance haunts the sportsman, public speakers, contestants in spelling bees, or world famous musicians. Most people intuitively blame their nerves. Those who are self-conscious, anxious, afraid of being judged negatively by others tend to choke under pressure. Let’s enroll the tips for releasing the pressure in crucial situations.

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Tasks

Practice under stressful conditions with focus.

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Eradicate worries, doubts, and fears.

Once

Take a few deep breaths.

Once

Repeat a cue word.

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Avoid focusing your attention on the task at hand.

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Focus on your performance.

Once

Keep in mind that the brain processes only one task at a time.

Once

Do a rhythmic sequence of movements.

Once

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