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How to Stay Calm UNDER PRESSURE

Sam Martin – Peak Performance

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Warm-up Questions

What kinds of situations make you feel “under pressure” (exams, sports, presentations, etc.)?
When you feel stressed, what helps you stay calm—breathing, positive self-talk, preparation, or something else?
What do you think it means to stay calm “under pressure” in daily life?

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How to Stay Calm UNDER PRESSURE

Choking vs. being clutch (what they mean) (00:00 – 01:06)

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1. According to the speaker, what does it mean to “choke” in a big moment?

To stay calm and perform well
To ignore the pressure completely
To freeze up, panic, and mess up when you should have done well
To win because you are more talented

2. What does being “clutch” mean in the video?

Thinking about your feelings instead of the task
Getting more nervous so you move faster
Avoiding big moments so you don’t fail
Keeping it together and succeeding in the key moment

3. What does the speaker say is often responsible for choking when it boils down to it?

Bad luck
Not having enough practice
Over arousal
Not being competitive

How to Stay Calm UNDER PRESSURE

Why overthinking causes over-arousal (and worse performance) (01:06 – 02:43)

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1. What does overthinking act like in big moments, according to the speaker?

A helpful reminder to work harder
A false alarm that triggers the body’s stress response
A sign you are in the zone
A way to improve memory instantly

2. Which body system does the speaker say gets kick-started during overthinking?

The sympathetic nervous system
The immune system
The parasympathetic nervous system
The digestive system

3. What does the “inverted U” idea mean in the video?

Arousal has no effect on performance
Performance is best at a middle level of arousal (not too low, not too high)
The less aroused you are, the better you perform
The more aroused you are, the better you perform

How to Stay Calm UNDER PRESSURE

Two tools: deep breathing and relaxing self-talk (02:43 – 05:31)

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1. What is the main effect of taking slow, deep breaths, according to the speaker?

It guarantees you will succeed
It makes you forget the task completely
It increases heart rate to prepare you to act
It activates the parasympathetic nervous system and helps lower heart rate

2. Why does the speaker recommend speaking relaxing self-talk aloud?

Because it forces you to focus and direct attention onto one singular thing
Because it proves you are confident to others
Because it makes other people help you
Because it increases the number of thoughts per minute

3. What example phrase does the speaker give as a way to gain perspective?

Never make mistakes
I must be perfect
Pressure is always bad
It’s just because

How to Stay Calm UNDER PRESSURE

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1. In the video, what is the main reason people often choke in big moments?

They don’t care enough
They never prepared at all
They experience over-arousal caused by overthinking
They are always less talented than others

2. Which pair of strategies does the speaker present to help people perform better under pressure?

Working longer hours and sleeping less
Deep breathing and relaxing self-talk
Avoiding competition and staying silent
Caffeine and loud music

3. What is the speaker’s overall message about high-pressure situations?

They are opportunities to succeed, and even failure can help you learn and grow
They are only for elite athletes and “superhumans”
They don’t affect performance at all
They should be avoided because they are unhealthy

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

How to Stay Calm UNDER PRESSURE

Which situation makes you more likely to choke: exams, presentations, sports, or social situations? Why?
Do you think overthinking is always bad, or can it sometimes help? Give an example.
What relaxing self-talk phrase could you use in your life (similar to “it’s just…”)? When would you use it?
The speaker says life is exciting when we put ourselves in high-pressure situations. Do you agree or disagree? Why?