When we’re under pressure, there are predictable consequences, shares Art Markman:
- The tendency to focus on all the things that could go wrong, ignoring the positive
- Our desire to perform at a high level limits the amount of information you can hold in mind at one time, which can limit the complexity of what you can accomplish mentally.
Source: Fast Company, December 4, 2019. Link. Markman shares three things you can do to get better at dealing with pressure:
- Manage your rewards
- Practice, practice, practice
- Focus on the right stuff
Life is filled with high-pressure situations. But you can teach your brain to perform better in these scenarios.