Think Clearly Under Pressure: The Skill Most People Never Train
From Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project by Armando Dominguez PhD Health Psychology, Educator, Martial Artist, Researcher
May 5, 2026 · 30 min · Season 1 · Episode 147
About this episode
The episode discusses how everyday stress can trigger the body's fight-or-flight response, affecting mental clarity and decision-making.
Ep 147. Everyday stress—and even minor challenges—can activate the body’s fight-or-flight response. The stressor does not have to be life-threatening for the nervous system to react as if it is. A deadline, a difficult conversation, a test, or social pressure can all trigger hypervigilance, activating neurological programs designed for survival. This is where the problem begins. When the brain perceives threat, it prioritizes speed over accuracy. The rational, thinking mind begins to go offli...
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Host: Armando Dominguez
Topics covered
- stress management
- fight-or-flight response
- mental clarity
- performance under pressure
- neuroscience
- self-regulation
Keywords
- stress
- fight-or-flight
- hypervigilance
- mental performance
- self-regulation
- nervous system
- decision making
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