3 Lessons on How Olympians Master Their Minds to Perform Under Pressure

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The Paris Olympics are in full swing and there are plenty of reasons to pay attention from a pure competitive and entertainment perspective. The athletes from all over the world have trained day in and day out for the past four years to have a chance at proving themselves to be amongst the world’s best. To say there’s a lot of pressure would be an understatement.

Despite the enormous pressure and millions, if not billions of eyes watching around the globe, these athletes dig deep to perform their best when the lights are the brightest. It should serve as an inspiration to all of us that we too, can perform under pressure situations. So how do they train not only their bodies, but their minds to be calm and under control in the most difficult situations?


According to FastCompany.com, here are 3 lessons on how Olympians master their minds to perform under pressure:

  1. Be resilient. There are always setbacks in life and things don’t always work as planned. It’s about how you regulate your motions in those moments and refocus on the task at hand.
  2. Stay in the present. This allows you to be in the moment instead of in your head with all the thoughts flying around. Practicing mindfulness such as meditation or breathwork can help you find and stay in the present.
  3. Maintain your mental health. Even Olympic athletes struggle with things such as pressure, new found fame, depression and anxiety. Some gold medalists have reported feeling lost and not knowing what direction to take in life after accomplishing their top goal. It’s important to get enough sleep, exercise, eat well and take breaks from work from time to time to recharge.

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