Why Do We Choke Under Pressure? - Chris Mesagno
Published 2024-07-16
Why do we choke under pressure? What are the causes for choking under pressure? How do we reduce our chances of choking under pressure? Chris is one of the leading voices on anxiety and choking under pressure and if you’re an athlete that wants to perform in the clutch moments and get out of your own way Chris is a wealth of knowledge and gives some really helpful insights.
Expect to learn; the characteristics of someone that chokes under pressure, why narcissists perform better under pressure, what happens to us when we choke, what could have been going on with Rory Mcilroy in the US Open, strategies to reducing chances of choking, and much more.
00:00 Characteristics of Choking Under Pressure
03:06 The Relationship Between Choking and the Yips
06:33 Personality Traits and Choking
10:03 The Role of Narcissism in Choking
15:24 The Prevalence of Choking Under Pressure
46:16 Understanding Choking Under Pressure
50:22 The Mental Health Effects of Choking
58:41 The Role of Pre-Performance Routines
01:14:07 Interventions to Improve Performance Under Pressure
01:23:34 Creating a Pressure-Filled Training Environment
01:27:43 Focusing on the Process and Creating a Supportive Coaching Environment
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