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From the Ted Talk by Sian Leah Beilock: Why we choke under pressure -- and how to avoid it

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It's also true that practicing under conditions that we're going to perform under — closing the gap between training and competition can help us get used to that feeling of all eyes on us. This is true off the playing field as well. Whether it's getting ready for an exam or preparing for a big talk — one that might have a little pressure associated with it —

(Laughter)

getting used to the types of situations you're going to perform under really matters. When you're taking a test, csole the book, prtcacie retrieving the answer from memory under timed snottuaiis, and when you're giving a talk, practice in front of others. And if you can't find anyone who will listen, practice in front of a video cmreaa or even a moirrr. The ability to get used to what it will feel like can make the difference in whether we ckohe or tvrihe.

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It's also true that practicing under conditions that we're going to perform under — closing the gap between training and competition can help us get used to that feeling of all eyes on us. This is true off the playing field as well. Whether it's getting ready for an exam or preparing for a big talk — one that might have a little pressure associated with it —

(Laughter)

getting used to the types of situations you're going to perform under really matters. When you're taking a test, _____ the book, ________ retrieving the answer from memory under timed __________, and when you're giving a talk, practice in front of others. And if you can't find anyone who will listen, practice in front of a video ______ or even a ______. The ability to get used to what it will feel like can make the difference in whether we _____ or ______.

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  1. practice
  2. thrive
  3. choke
  4. mirror
  5. close
  6. camera
  7. situations

Original Text


It's also true that practicing under conditions that we're going to perform under — closing the gap between training and competition can help us get used to that feeling of all eyes on us. This is true off the playing field as well. Whether it's getting ready for an exam or preparing for a big talk — one that might have a little pressure associated with it —

(Laughter)

getting used to the types of situations you're going to perform under really matters. When you're taking a test, close the book, practice retrieving the answer from memory under timed situations, and when you're giving a talk, practice in front of others. And if you can't find anyone who will listen, practice in front of a video camera or even a mirror. The ability to get used to what it will feel like can make the difference in whether we choke or thrive.

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Important Words


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