Why is performing under pressure often so difficult? What strategies can
help us deliver our best performance? How can we boost our
self-confidence?
The Psychology of Performance explores the key psychological factors
that affect our ability to cope under pressure, whether it's competing
in a sport, appearing in front of an audience, or meeting a tight
deadline. It looks at how we develop skills through learning and
practice, and how self-confidence and decision-making can be sharpened
to boost our expertise. The book explains how to develop the best
mindset for performance, and shows how factors such as sleep, nutrition,
and rest and recovery can influence our moods and how we function.
When we need to perform a task with little room for error, The
Psychology of Performance helps us to understand how to do this to the
best of our ability.