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Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin turned bathroom mirror mantras and mental preparation into a gold medal at age 29. Her journey from social media hate to the podium shows how doubt can become a superpower.
Elite sports psychologists have stopped chasing the elusive "flow state" and started preparing athletes for disruption instead. These five mental strategies are helping Olympians perform under pressure, and anyone can use them too.
Olympic figure skater Isabeau Levito discovered that one overlooked detail transforms her performances from exhausting to effortless. Her secret? Strategic breathing during her choreography.
After high-profile Olympic heartbreaks, Team USA is pioneering mental health support that helps athletes handle the world's biggest stage. The results are already showing in athletes who get a second chance.
Figure skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea couldn't be more different—she needs sleep until noon, he chases sunrises—yet they just won Olympic gold together. Their secret weapon? A coach who acts as their "couples therapist" and knows exactly when to shake up espresso martinis at the rink.
England's national rugby team has transformed from nervous underdogs to confident champions, thrashing Wales 48-7 while clearly enjoying every moment. The shift in mindset has players excited to wear the jersey instead of feeling crushed by its weight.
British boxer Josh Kelly once drank seven caffeine shots before a fight due to crippling anxiety. Now he's competing for a world championship after taking time to heal his mind.
Juan Carlos Ferrero, who coached tennis star Carlos Alcaraz to four Grand Slams, is bringing his mental game expertise to professional golf. The former French Open champion is now helping Spanish golfer Angel Aroya master the psychological side of competition.
From Taylor Swift sing-alongs to silent mantras, Winter Olympics and Paralympics athletes reveal the deeply personal routines that transform nerves into performance. These tiny rituals prove that even the world's best need their own unique ways to find their zone.