Performance

I want to perform better under pressure

Do you struggle when under pressure? Do you experience an overly strong stress response? Do you fear being compared, being judged or failing? Are you worried about making mistakes? Do you feel out of control? Do you hear the clock ticking and see the mountain ahead keep growing?

All of these blockers disrupt clear thinking and impact performance. When pressure escalates, the subconscious brain activates a threat response, releasing stress hormones that narrow attention and heighten emotion, triggering a fight-flight-freeze response. This causes the conscious mind (responsible for rational thinking, memory, and decision-making) to become less efficient. This shift prioritises quick, impulsive reactions over thoughtful ones.

Those who perform well under pressure, embrace the adrenalin and cortisol rush, allowing both the conscious and subconscious systems to stay more balanced. High performers typically interpreting pressure as a challenge (fight) rather than a threat (flight or freeze).

Openmind™ shows you not only how you believe you handle stress, but how your subconscious mind actually responds. By understanding these hidden behavioural patterns, you can build strategies to stay composed, focused, and effective when it matters most, transforming pressure into performance.