Managing Anxiety and Stress for Performance Improvement

The key to handling anxiety and stress in performance situations is the willingness to sit in uncertainty. Responding to anxiety with acceptance helps the brain learn to navigate stressful situations, leading to improved performance and skill utilization. On the other hand, the 'yips' represent the exact opposite of freedom, where the subconscious brain tries to protect from something perceived as unsafe. People dealing with the 'yips' must embrace radical acceptance of all outcomes to have a chance at overcoming this issue.