87. How to perform your best when it matters most

Ever catch yourself engaging in incessant mind chatter in a high-stakes situation? The kind that fills your head with self-doubt, comparisons, and anticipations of failure? You're not alone. We all do it. But what if there was a way to overcome these self-limiting beliefs and embrace life's challenges with confidence? 

I had a chance to talk to Dr. Mitchell Greene, Ph.D. regarding performance anxiety, managing self-doubt, and comparison thoughts among athletes or overthinkers. 

If you have been following the podcast, you know by now that by making room for your thoughts, rather than struggling against them, you can redirect your focus towards the present moment and towards what matters. 

In today’s episode, we discussed other micro-skills to manage mental chatter with curiosity and courage. 

Key Takeaways

• The pitfalls of positive thinking
• Managing mind chatter
• How to shift your attention from hypothetical worries to the present moment
• Redirecting your attention from “what if” to “what is”
• How to manage lapses in confidence
• A useful mindset to perform challenging tasks
• Exploring the concept of positive thinking
• Understanding mind chatter and its impact
• Strategies for managing mind chatter
• Applying mind chatter management in real-life scenarios

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