Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain Goals to Manage Anxiety
Aug 24, 2025
Discover how setting small, achievable goals can combat performance anxiety. Insights from MLB players showcase effective strategies that emphasize process over pressure. Learn practical tips to take control of your mental performance and enhance your overall experience in high-stakes situations. Get inspired by techniques that can help you close the gap between where you are and where you want to be!
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Go Small To Manage Anxiety
- Do break big challenges into small, manageable, process-based goals to reduce anxiety during performance.
- Use micro goals like one executed pitch, one-word focuses, or one main task to maintain control and focus.
Lauer's Micro-Goal Routine
- Eric Lauer uses micro goals such as executing a single pitch and taking a breath every pitch to stay controlled under pressure.
- This routine helps him avoid feeling overwhelmed by expectations and keeps his focus on execution.
Execution Over Expectation
- Shifting focus from expectation to execution transforms pressure into manageable motivation and pleasure.
- Narrowing attention to immediate process steps gives the best chance for success in high-pressure situations.