One of the questions that I'm often asked, is the question of whether performance psychology can be helpful to those whose performance anxiety is a little more severe than most.
Well, a 2023 study looked at that exact question actually. And it even gives us some insight into which specific mental skills or strategies might be most helpful to work on in cases like this.
Get all the nerdy details in today's episode. Or, get the text version with references, links, and other details right here:
Is There Hope for the Most Anxious Performers?
Additional links
Pre-performance routines
Acclimatization training
Left-hand contractions
Deep breathing
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References
Lubert, V. J., Nordin-Bates, S. M., & Gröpel, P. (2023). Effects of tailored interventions for anxiety management in choking-susceptible performing artists: a mixed-methods collective case study. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1164273
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