

Performance psychology for climbers: AMA session with Hazel and Angus.
Jun 15, 2025
Hazel and Angus tackle the intricacies of performance psychology for climbers. They explore strategies to manage performance anxiety and highlight the elusive flow state. Listeners learn how to set goals without the burden of expectations, and discover techniques to harness mindset as a powerful tool for climbing success. Insights into balancing mental and physical training offer a holistic approach to the sport. Plus, there's a discussion on social pressures faced in climbing, making this a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their performance.
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Performance Anxiety Can Help Focus
- A small amount of performance anxiety can enhance climbing focus and energy.
- Excessive anxiety diminishes performance by causing tension and distraction.
Use Breaks To Reset Mindset
- Stepping away from climbing can help reset your mindset and clarify what you love about the sport.
- Mindset work is more crucial than quitting to enjoy climbing again.
Maximize Flow Through Mindset
- Optimize mindset by removing distractions like overthinking and fear to increase flow chances.
- Use gateways like confidence, presence, challenge balance, and letting go to facilitate flow.