Do you avoid things because anxiety makes them feel bigger than they are?Do you feel like pressure gets in your head before you even begin?What if you started training your mind the same way athletes train for game day? Anxiety often makes life feel high-stakes. A hard conversation, walking into a room, sending a text back, trying something new, it can all feel like too much before it even starts. But athletes do not wait until the big moment to get ready. They build mental strength in the small, repeated moments long before the pressure hits. What You’ll Learn• Why anxiety grows when you avoid practice • How small daily wins build trust in yourself • Why a growth mindset helps lower pressure • How visualization prepares your brain for hard moments • What it means to coach yourself through anxiety • How to create a simple game plan for real progress Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!RESOURCES:Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming! JOIN our NEWSLETTER! Get weekly emails about upcoming podcasts, but also how to fight against anxiety!📱 Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | Threads 🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental HealthThis podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.Links: Anxiety Survival Toolkit:https://www.blockoutthenoisepodcast.com/anxiety-survival-toolkit/Newsletter:https://blockoutthenoisepodcast.substack.com/welcomeDavis-Smith Mental Health:https://www.davis-smithmentalhealth.com/1:1 Confidence Coaching:https://tidycal.com/blockoutthenoise/confidence-coaching⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical stra...

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