Emotional Regulation Under Pressure

Theme: Performing Under Pressure

Pressure amplifies emotion. Regulation is not suppression—it is control of the next choice.

## Why emotion spikes under pressure
Under threat, attention narrows and self-talk gets louder. The goal is to reduce reaction time and return to task.

## The 3-step regulation loop
1) Label it: name the emotion.
2) Breathe: 1 slow exhale.
3) Execute: one controllable cue (stance, tempo, target).

## Common mistakes
• Trying to “calm down” by force
• Arguing with yourself
• Replaying the moment mid-competition

## Practice plan
In training, intentionally create minor mistakes and rehearse your loop. Track how fast you return to the next rep.

## Final Thought
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