How to Overcome Performance Anxiety in Sport
Racing pulse, shallow breathing, clouded thinking, fear and even dread or panic. The symptoms of nerves and anxiety impair enjoyment, performance and well being.
PerformWell specialises in assisting sports people to beat performance sapping nerves and anxiety, so they can confidently focus on what needs to be done to perform in competitions, matches and other events.
PerformWell client pro golfer Chris Wood winning the PGA Tour Austrian Open
Why Do I suffer from Performance Anxiety in Sport?
Anxiety (often referred to as nerves) can be a normal human response to a stress situation and serves to prompt the person to cope in difficult circumstances.
For some people, moderate anxiety can be useful for getting into action or getting psyched up. It can even be part of their performance mindset.
Studies show performance increases with anxiety to a peak performance level and then declines as anxiety increases beyond that.
So where are you on this curve? If you are over the peak, your performance is impaired and it’s likely that your enjoyment, relationships and even health may be suffering as well.
Of even greater concern, excessive exposure to anxiety can also lead to a General Anxiety Disorder, where unwarranted anxiety, dread and even panic is brought on by what would otherwise be normal everyday events.
That means it’s crucially important to get treatment for anxiety quickly. If you or someone you know is suffering, then read on for steps to overcome competition nerves and performance anxiety.
Treatment of Performance Anxiety in Sport
Whether the challenge ahead of you is a specific event or a long term goal, our commitment is to help you get the result you want in the quickest and most effective way possible.
This private service is run by PerformWell’s Performance Coach and Director, Paul Burden MSc. He offers extensive experience of providing rapid recovery from anxiety and stress related conditions, including extreme examples such as military personnel with anxiety related to post traumatic stress disorder, media celebrities and burnt out athletes and CEOs.
More than that, by teaching you how to connect with new and existing peak performance strategies, you can step forward confidently knowing you can be at your best when it matters most.
We provide a results orientated service and where appropriate offer guaranteed outcomes.
Words from a European Champion:
“I’d stopped believing in myself and started suffering from anxiety and depression which had a further knock on effect on my diet and sleep creating a vicious cycle.
“I decided to do something about it and call Paul Burden. Literally by the end of our first session any signs of anxiety and depression had disappeared and my motivation was back…
Phil Muspratt – World Record Holder
What Next?
Sometimes the challenge for those suffering from nerves and anxiety is to realise the sooner you take action, the sooner you can begin to feel confident in your performance.
Whatever you decide to do, make it quick, simple and effective for you.
PerformWell offers a free initial phone conversation for professionals who are ready to put anxiety behind then once and for all. This is offered only to professionals looking for a high quality professional service, who are willing to invest in themselves and ready to start straight away with the right professional. We’ll talk about what you want to achieve and how we can help.
