Head Game

Michelle Newton is a contributor in Impact Magazine
Turn performance anxiety into positive energy

Do you perform well during training or practice but choke in competition? Pre-race jitters are common among athletes. Whether you are a newcomer to your sport or a seasoned veteran, this phenomenon can get the better of you.

Sometimes referred to as choking, it will inevitably diminish your ability to perform at your best. Athletes choke on game day because they have an audience or they have extremely high expectations of their success. The way in which the athlete talks to them self and how they interpret their situation will either add to, or reduce, their anxiety.  Read the Full Article in Impact Magazine

by Michelle Newton