Performance Anxiety

Nobody performs better under pressure. Regardless of the task, pressure ruthlessly diminishes our judgment, decision-making, attention, dexterity, and performance in every professional and personal arena. In Performing Under Pressure, Drs. Hendrie Weisinger and J.P. Pawliw-Fry introduce us to...

An international best-seller from Brendon Burchard – the world's #1 high performance coach, New York Times bestselling author, and renowned speaker in self-improvement, mindset, and motivation. THESE HABITS WILL MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY and help you unlock your full potential! "Brendon Burchard...

Bestselling author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler decodes the secrets of those elite performers—athletes, artists, scientists, CEOs and more—who have changed our definition of the possible, teaching us how we too can stretch far beyond our capabilities, making impossible dreams...

Stage Fright:How to Stage Fright Overcome:Learn to master the stage with confidence and authenticity, overcoming performance anxiety quickly and effectively: selp help, stage fright treatment Your hands shake. Your heart races. Your mind goes blank. The moment all eyes turn to you, stage fright takes over—and everything you practiced disappears. If you’ve ever searched how to deal with stage fright, how to stop stage fright, or asked yourself “how do you get over stage fright?”, this book was written for you. How to Stage Fright Overcome is not theory. It’s a practical, step-by-...

While it is widely recognized that music contributes to the health and well-being of societies, the reverse is not necessarily true. Being a professional musician is a rewarding yet challenging occupation, and the results of newer survey studies show musicians experience psychological challenges, like depression and anxiety, at much higher rates than adults in the general public. This book introduces Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) as an intervention for addressing some of the most common problems facing student and professional musicians across the world. A broadly applicable ...

You’ve spent decades building your reputation, your career, and your authority. But lately, it feels like your brain and body are staging a coup. Do you find yourself grasping for common words in the middle of a high-stakes board meeting? Do you wake up at 3:00 AM with a racing heart, paralyzed by a to-do list you used to handle with ease? Are you masking bone-deep fatigue with extra caffeine, only to feel "wired but tired" by noon? For high-achieving women, perimenopause isn’t just a biological transition; it is a hidden performance tax that threatens your professional confidence and ...

Invitation to Journey into the Transformative Power of Brainspotting Are you seeking a deeper understanding of psychological healing? Do you wonder how to truly release emotional blocks, overcome past traumas, and unlock your full potential? This captivating book offers an unprecedented look into Brainspotting, a revolutionary therapeutic approach that goes beyond traditional methods to address the very root of emotional suffering, creative blocks, and unresolved issues. Drawing from clinical sessions and genuine stories of real patients, Brainspotting Casebook offers: Authentic Case ...

Do you ever wonder what is happening inside your brain when you feel anxious, panicked, and worried? In Rewire Your Anxious Brain, psychologist Catherine Pittman and author Elizabeth Karle offer a unique, evidence-based solution to overcoming anxiety, based in cutting-edge neuroscience and research.

Janet Willow’s new book, DBT Workbook for Adult ADHD and Anxiety, is an essential guide to understanding and overcoming the effects of adult ADHD and anxiety. Dr. Willow leverages her decades of expertise in clinical psychology to create an accessible and comprehensive guide that provides readers with a strong understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a strategy for addressing these conditions. The book focuses on helping readers develop tools and skills that will help them manage their symptoms associated with ADHD and anxiety — from relaxation techniques to tracking daily...

Do you feel like your love burns too bright, like you're always "too much" for this neurotypical world? Does every unanswered text send you spiraling, wondering if they'll realize you're exhausting and leave? Are you tired of performing neurotypicality in your relationships—terrified that if they see your real, chaotic neurodivergent self, the love will disappear? If you're neurodivergent, love doesn't feel like the gentle river in pastel self-help books. It feels like being physically struck in the chest every time someone doesn't text back—craving connection while every small comment ...

From the bestselling author of Do Hard Things and Win the Inside Game comes a guide to showing up in the moments that demand your best and shape who you become. We’ve all been there. The nerves, pressure, doubts, and that voice in our head screaming “what if I’m not good enough?” Once we...

Stress Management Operating System A 30-Day Plan to Reduce Stress, Prevent Burnout, and Build Daily Resilience at Work and Home A practical 30-day stress management plan to help calm your nervous system in about 2 minutes, reduce anxiety, prevent burnout, and protect focus—one short move at a time. Built for busy days at work and home, blending evidence-informed breathing exercises and simple vagus nerve tools with zero fluff. Why this works Short actions you can repeat anywhere. Clear boundaries with short calendar buffers. Simple tracking to repeat what helps. What you’ll get Quick ...

Unlock the secrets to acing every exam with confidence and finesse. "Mastering Exams" is your indispensable guide to navigating the complex world of tests with strategies rooted in science and experience. This comprehensive eBook is uniquely crafted to transform the way you approach studying and test-taking, empowering you to achieve your academic goals. Start by gaining a deep understanding of the test environment and the psychology behind testing. Learn how to conquer test anxiety and harness the power of your mind. Delve into the workings of memory and discover techniques to supercharge ...

MORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD! Are your thoughts out of control--just like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God's truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind! We've all tried to think our way out of bad habits and unhealthy thought...

STOP THE CLOCK. RECLAIM YOUR CONFIDENCE. If you are a man over 18, you’ve likely felt the weight of the "Machine Myth." The pressure to perform, to last, and to be "on" at a moment’s notice is a heavy burden. For millions of men, intimacy isn't a place of relaxation—it’s a high-stakes game where the heart races, the breath shallows, and the body feels like a "pre-loaded spring" ready to snap. But a quick finish isn't a failure of character. It’s a survival glitch. In The Performance Reset for Men, somatic researcher Cade Sterling reveals the hidden link between your nervous system...

The timeless multimillion-copy phenomenon. 50th anniversary edition featuring a new foreword by Bill Gates. 'Groundbreaking . . . I still give it to friends today' – Bill Gates 'One of the most powerful mindset books ever written' – Daniel Pink, bestselling author of Drive With unparalleled...

Are you curious about meditation but don’t know where to start? Have you tried but couldn’t clear your mind? Then this book is for you! If you are stressed, anxious, or struggling to find balance in your life, meditation may be the right path for you. No need to invest a lot of time or money in products that claim to calm your mind. Meditation is simple, accessible, and free! Practicing meditation for only 10 minutes a day can do wonders for your physical and emotional health now and in the future. Allow yourself to have calmer, more productive days using the techniques in Meditation ...

Written by Sir John Whitmore, the pioneer of coaching, and Performance Consultants, the global market leaders in performance coaching, this extensively revised and extended edition will revolutionize the traditional approach to organizational culture. Brand-new practical exercises, corporate examples, and coaching dialogues strengthen the learning process, whilst a critical new chapter demonstrates how to measure the benefits of coaching as a return on investment, ensuring this landmark new edition will remain at the forefront of professional coaching and leadership development. 

It’s not just the phones. This crucial new investigation into the teen mental health epidemic reveals how rising expectations in school, extracurriculars, and daily life have driven unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression—and shows what you can do about it. “A call to action for...

The Hook You’ve tried working harder. You’ve tried grinding. You’ve tried forcing success. How is that working out for you? The Problem In a world that worships hustle, we are taught that stress is the fuel of high performance. We believe that if we just grip the steering wheel tighter, analyze the data deeper, and sleep a little less, we will finally get what we want. But what if the opposite is true? What if the very effort you are using to chase success is the one thing pushing it away? Dr. Stephen Simpson—a medical doctor, elite performance coach, and the man behind the mental ...