Managing Competition Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool in High-Stakes Games
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Managing Competition Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool in High-Stakes Games

Your heart’s pounding, your thoughts are racing—and suddenly, the game feels bigger than your skills. Competition anxiety can show up at the worst times, making even the most prepared athletes feel off-balance. But nerves aren’t the enemy. In fact, when managed well, they can fuel your best performances. Learn how to use mental strategies to stay calm, focused, and confident—no matter what the scoreboard says.

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Mindfulness, Mindfulness for Athletic Performance, Emotion Regulation, Resilience, Self-Compassion, Sport, Sport Psychology, Sports, Sports Psychology Noa Marley Mindfulness, Mindfulness for Athletic Performance, Emotion Regulation, Resilience, Self-Compassion, Sport, Sport Psychology, Sports, Sports Psychology Noa Marley

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Sometimes, the tools we rely on—like mindfulness—work beautifully. Other times, they seem to vanish when we need them most. This is the paradox of pressure. Whether you’re taking an exam, watching a high-stakes game, or trying to fall asleep with a busy mind, performance and emotion are deeply tied to attention. This post explores what it means to stay present when it’s hard—and why that challenge is more normal than we think.

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