Taking time to pause

Damian reflects on an article written by Adam Alter on how Lionel Messi deals with anxiety. Being recognised for your talent and celebrated around the world doesn’t make your immune to anxiety and fear; in fact this could add to your worries. In this episode, Damian explores the RAIN method of dealing with anxiety, implemented by psychologist Judson Brewer with addicts seeking to break their bad habits. RAIN can be very helpful to overcome anxious thought patterns and negative spiralling. This episode is an insight into how taking a moment to pause can be effective in combating anxiety. Article mentioned: A smart way to handle anxiety - courtesy of soccer great Lionel Messi: https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-handle-anxiety-lionel-messi/ Books mentioned: Drunk Tank Pink by Adam Alter: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/drunk-tank-pink-the-subconscious-forces-that-shape-how-we-think-feel-and-behave-adam-alter/2859566?ean=9781780745831 Irresistible by Adam Alter: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/irresistible-why-you-are-addicted-to-technology-and-how-to-set-yourself-free-adam-alter/2990933?ean=9781784701659 Previous episodes mentioned: Dan Carter (2021): https://pod.fo/e/f5fc4 Dan Carter (2023): https://pod.fo/e/18914c Pippa Grange: https://pod.fo/e/10bc10 Johanna Konta: https://pod.fo/e/df4c6 Download The High Performance App by clicking the link below and using the code: HPAPP