Mastering Pre-Game Nerves: Techniques for Calm and Focus
AMPT Mental Performance Podcast
Release Date: 01/20/2025
Mindfulness in Motion: Staying Present During Competition
AMPT Mental Performance Podcast
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The Power of Visualization: Mental Rehearsal for Peak Performance
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Mastering Pre-Game Nerves: Techniques for Calm and Focus
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AMPT Mental Performance Podcast Mastering Pre-Game Nerves: Techniques for Calm and Focus_055 Your best performance starts with mastering your mind. In this episode of the AMPT Mental Performance Podcast, Neil Wattier explores strategies to transform pre-game jitters into a focused mindset. Learn how controlled breathing, like the 4-7-8 technique, and effective visualization can prepare you for peak performance. Discover how combining these tools builds confidence and mental clarity while reducing anxiety. Neil shares practical tips for incorporating these techniques into your pre-game routine...
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Self-Awareness_053
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Self-awareness is key to personal development and optimal performance. It involves recognizing and understanding your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and their impact on performance. Self-awareness helps identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Learn practical strategies like reflective practices, seeking feedback, and goal setting to develop self-awareness. These strategies enhance stress management, focus, motivation, and decision-making under pressure. Self-awareness is the first step toward mastery and continuous improvement.
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Power of Habit_051
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Explore the profound impact of habits on performance optimization. Discover how your brain, a habit-forming machine, automates repetitive tasks to save energy. Learn the significance of small, consistent actions over time and the importance of deliberate practice. Understand how good and bad habits interact, and why cultivating a mindset of excellence in everything you do is crucial. Learn practical steps to identify key habits, maintain consistency, eliminate detrimental habits, and embrace deliberate practice for achieving optimal performance.
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Mental Barriers and Limiting Beliefs_050
AMPT Mental Performance Podcast
Mental barriers can hold us back, including limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome, and thinking traps. Learn how to identify and challenge these obstacles through self-awareness and intentional practice. Discover strategies to develop a growth mindset, set realistic goals, and visualize success through actionable steps to transform negative thoughts into positive affirmations, embrace challenges, and celebrate small victories. ________________________________________________ #mentalcoachneil #GetAMPT #ArizonaMPT #Podcast #mentalperformance #sportpsychology #EmotionalRegulation...
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Performance anxiety is not your enemy. Explore performance anxiety and how to turn it into a powerful tool for optimal performance. Learn to recognize and manage anxiety with six practical steps. Discover how an elite mindset can transform anxiety into energy to enhances your performance in any high-pressure situation. ________________________________________________ #mentalcoachneil #GetAMPT #ArizonaMPT #Podcast #mentalperformance #sportpsychology #EmotionalRegulation #PeakPerformance #performancepsychology #mentalskills #performancecoach #mentaltraining #coaching #mindset #motivation...
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Mastering Pre-Game Nerves: Techniques for Calm and Focus_055
Your best performance starts with mastering your mind. In this episode of the AMPT Mental Performance Podcast, Neil Wattier explores strategies to transform pre-game jitters into a focused mindset. Learn how controlled breathing, like the 4-7-8 technique, and effective visualization can prepare you for peak performance. Discover how combining these tools builds confidence and mental clarity while reducing anxiety. Neil shares practical tips for incorporating these techniques into your pre-game routine to help you stay calm, focused, and ready for success. Visit arizonampt.com to level up your mental game!
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AMPT Mental Performance Podcast
Science of Optimal Performance.
AMPT Mental Performance Podcast ignites your drive to excel in sports, leadership, and high-risk professions. Hosted by Neil Wattier, a seasoned mental performance coach, psychology professor, and 27-year Air Force veteran, AMPT brings a vibrant blend of education and practical strategies for sport athletes, corporate leaders, and tactical athletes.
Through a mix of high-energy discussions and expert interviews, Neil tackles the tough questions with empathy and accountability: It's tough, I get it. What are you going to do about it?
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