Conquer Presentation Anxiety: Olympic Athletes Show Us How
Whether going for the gold or giving a presentation, the beast of performance anxiety rears its ugly head. Your hands are clammy, your knees wobbly and your heart is pounding. You’ve developed a shortness of breath and your breakfast is staging an uprising. The pressure is on, and you want to succeed and perform at the top of your game.
Olympic Athletes do three things to build their confidence and tame the beast. They are mentally tough; they concentrate so deeply that they go "into the zone"; and they visualize success.
BE MENTALLY TOUGH
It’s all in your attitude. Olympic Athletes don’t feel helpless. They are proactive and are determined to succeed. Your drive to be mentally tough should include the following:
