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Topic: Mind - March 18 2021
3 Ways To Fight Performance Anxiety

As athletes, we are prone to experience anxiety symptoms more than our male counterparts, regardless of our level of competition. Here are some tips on overcoming that and being the best version of ourselves!

By Joanny Valerio

VIS Creator

& Nicole Detling, PhD, CMPC

VIS Expert

Topic: Mind

March 18 2021

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Image source: Voice in Sport

The symptoms of performance anxiety can range from mild to extreme and can prevent us from performing to the best of our ability. Symptoms can be physical (e.g., sweaty palms), cognitive (i.e., negative self-talk), and behavioral (i.e. negative body posture such as slouching. We can experience these symptoms before, during, or after competitions.  Sports psychologist and VIS Expert™, Dr. Detling, defines performance anxiety as: “The nervousness you feel prior to a performance...
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