Affirmations Under Stress – Can Words Shift Performance? - PWA

About this episode

This episode explores whether words can enhance performance under stress, featuring research and practical affirmations.

In this episode, we’re exploring a fascinating and very practical question: Can words really shift our performance when we’re under stress? You'll discover relevant research and hear actual affirmations that can help you navigate high stress situations in real time. Resource cited in the episode: "Self-affirmation improves problem-solving under stress". "PubMed - Plus One Journal. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23658751/ --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional processing with Amadeus Pro, Levelator, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster. --- Key words: affirmations, success, performance,

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Carter

Topics covered

• stress management
• performance improvement
• affirmations
• self-affirmation
• research insights

Keywords

• affirmations
• success
• performance
• stress
• self-improvement
• research
• problem-solving

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PubMed - Plus One Journal

Books & works: Self-affirmation improves problem-solving under stress

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