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Resilience Isn’t Enough: We Need To Be Anti-Fragile

The Anxious Achiever

CHAPTER

Harnessing Anxiety in Performance

This chapter explores how individuals, particularly athletes, can manage performance anxiety by reframing it as a form of energy that aids performance. It highlights techniques such as visualization, self-talk, and routine anchoring to foster emotional stability and proactive mindsets in high-pressure situations. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, acceptance, and building a resilient narrative to counteract the negative impact of anxiety and the inner critic.

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