Whether you follow tennis or not, you’ve probably heard of Genie Bouchard.
She is a Canadian professional tennis player who became the first in her country to be ranked top 5 in the world. At a young age, Genie was destined for greatness and made the life-changing decision to pursue tennis professionally after qualifying for a tournament in France at just nine years old.
In this episode, Genie opens up about her journey, the sacrifices she has made, her mental preparation strategies, & the pressures female athletes face in the world of competitive sports.
We’ve all been high pressure situations before, and if you haven’t, lucky you. We wanted to share Genie’s top tips on how to handle high-pressure situations so that when you find yourself in one, you can take a breath and just think of Genie!
Genie Bouchard’s Tips For Handling High Pressure Situations
Stay focused on the present.
Instead of overthinking the outcome, focus on wht you can do right now to perform your best.
Manage your expectations.
Avoid putting too much pressure on results. Trust the work you’ve put in and let that guide your performance.
Adopt a relaxed mindset.
Don’t stress tooo much about stressful moments. Recognize that they’re a natural part of competition.
Use self-affirmation.
Remind yourself of your strengths and abilities through positive self-talk to boost your confidence.
Embrace competition as fun.
See the competition as enjoyable and exciting rather than a source of anxiety.
Draw from past experiences.
Reflect on your past successes to remind yourself that you’ve faced pressure before and can handle it again.
Be sure to listen to Genie’s full epsiode where she also talks about her entire tennis journey, mental preparation strategies, sacrifices behind the wins and maintaining a work-life balance in sports.
Plus, in a super fun ‘what’s in my bag’ segment with Lauryn, Genie shares some serious items. Let’s just say she needs a big tote for these ones. Check them all out here.
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