Podcast #78: How to deal with performance anxiety + tips to overcome mental blocks

Performance anxiety is not just something athletes, actors, speakers, students or CEOs feel. At some point in your life I am sure you have felt the pressure to perform a certain way or achieve a certain goal. And if you are anything like me, sometimes that pressure can cause extreme anxiety, stress, and mental blocks.

In this podcast I discuss how to deal with performance anxiety whether or not you are an athlete, speaker, or executive. I also discuss some tips that will help overcome mental blocks that come from performance anxiety.

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[luthomacingwana]

This podcast is really thought provoking for me, I love the last part where you mention that we cannot live our lives based on people's expectations, and we need to define our own expectations. and basing our identity on intrinsic values.

[ConnieH.Schattenberg-cosz]

Within a short time this evening I have listened to 4 podcasts and I see a hope. I need to have Thomas Edison's mindset! This is my 2nd time tonight hearing this message. Thank you for sharing! Connie

[lindawood]

Thank you Dr. Leaf! I can't tell you how much I needed to hear this. God bless you!

[LeTourneauCreative]

Thank you so very much for all you share and teach on Dr. Leaf! I have great respect for you and all your research. We are blessed and truly empowered by your teachings💜💜

[madisonlopez]

For visual learners would be great to role play some of these scenarios Dr. Leaf. Thank you.

[abysstec]

Thank you for this, I have heavy performance anxiety because of my father and my brother

[edgarsalazar]

Thank you dr Caroline leaf! You and your program have been a blessing to me! I’ve made tons of progress! I preordered your switch app.. I’m excited/ a bit anxious for it 😆😳 .. keep up the good work! Glory to god 💙🙏🏽

[luphelele]

Hi Dr Leaf. This was so helpful in thinking about performance anxiety and the heart of it. Do you have any recommendations for dealing with the physical symptoms of it (shaky voice, trembling, unable to think etc). I have that & limits my ability to contribute in regular meetings

[lovercat]

Thank you so much 😊 I have so much performance anxiety

[OzNickP]

Great podcast, has provided some great examples of triggers and control strategies that I'll apply, thank you

[LukeSmith]

This is bloody fantastic. Thank you Dr Leaf 😊

[deeriley]

Thank you! This is amazing, life changing information. Please put out a teaching series just for athletes - I know so many who would benefit richly from this! Thank you for your work.

[gemmawilliams]

Thank you Dr Leaf for sharing this information about Performance Anxiety.
I’ve taken notes concerning this topic.
If I have any questions I will email them to you.
I pray that God continues to richly bless you and your family in Christ Name Amen.

[aaamzd]

It’s really helpful information thank you doc

[sarasantos]

Thank you, Dr. Caroline Leaf for sharing this transformative information with me about how I can improve my job performance.

[elgatobajolalluvia]

This was really helpful. Thank you so much!!!

[vedawattieram]

We get anxious as well by physical / medical situations such as menopause or having having to go to the washroom too often. I tried to use the scripture, get out the room etc.. but the knot in my stomach would not go.