We explore the science, the stories, and the strategies of navigating challenge and discomfort.
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We explore the science, the stories, and the strategies of navigating challenge and discomfort.
This is a mental wellbeing and performance podcast aimed at improving our ability to step outside our comfort zones and take on challenges, whether they be in pursuit of our goals, or the ones life hands to us from time to time.
Join Chris Desmond and guests for some fascinating discussions.
UIOK 298: Responding to pressure - transcending the crisis interview with Si Alhir
Uncomfortable is OK Podcast
24 minutes 59 seconds
3 years ago
UIOK 298: Responding to pressure - transcending the crisis interview with Si Alhir
This episode flips the usual switch and I'm interviewed by Si Alhir.
Our conversation was recorded back in early 2020 as Covid was ramping up for an event si organised called "Transcending the Crisis"
Our conversation is all about pressure, it's effect on us, and how we can respond.
We talk through
- How we can become overloaded by pressure without even noticing
- The relationship between pressure and performance
- The importance of self-awareness and some practical tips
- Lots of exercise analogies
- Some practical ideas to reduce pressure
- Choosing the right direction to move in
- Putting knowledge into action
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Reach out to Chris with questions or topics chris@healthmentors.nz
Uncomfortable is OK Podcast
We explore the science, the stories, and the strategies of navigating challenge and discomfort.
This is a mental wellbeing and performance podcast aimed at improving our ability to step outside our comfort zones and take on challenges, whether they be in pursuit of our goals, or the ones life hands to us from time to time.
Join Chris Desmond and guests for some fascinating discussions.