Mental skills when it counts
Why routines beat pep talks—and how to build a plan you’ll actually use on game day.
Pressure isn’t something we “think away.” It shows up in the body and in attention: tighter focus, narrower options, faster clocks. The goal of sport psychology work isn’t to erase nerves—it’s to pair them with repeatable behaviors you trust.
Start small: one pre-performance routine you can execute in thirty seconds, tied to something you control (breath cadence, a cue word, a consistent physical anchor). Then rehearse it in training contexts that mimic demand—not only when you’re comfortable.
This post is a starting point; swap in Anjali’s voice, citations, and examples from her practice when publishing.