Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best! #119 - Focus Cycle Pt 1: Perform at your best in high-pressure situations
Sep 5, 2024
Explore the transformative Focus Cycle designed to enhance mental performance under pressure. Discover how fear impacts focus and outcomes, and learn to identify your automatic emotional responses in high-stakes moments. Gain practical tools, like paced breathing and muscular relaxation, to regain control over your mind and body. There's a strong emphasis on positive self-talk and creating personalized affirmations to boost confidence. Tune in to practical strategies that help you perform at your best when it matters most!
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Rattlesnake Moment That Triggered Fear
- Ben Carnes describes freezing when a rattlesnake rattled during a family hike and how his mind raced with fear-driven thoughts.
- He uses this story to illustrate how the amygdala flips a fear switch and disrupts performance.
Focus Alters Muscle Memory Access
- Focus directs physical actions and changes performance by altering where neurons fire during practiced skills.
- Disrupted focus in big moments jumbles neural patterns and reduces access to muscle memory.
Write Down Your Actual Focus
- Identify what you focused on during the big moment: past mistakes, future outcomes, others' opinions, or technique worries.
- Write that focus down to reveal distracting targets you can intentionally redirect.
