Description

Regularly mentally rehearsing challenging situations.

Benefits

Reduces anxiety, boosts preparedness, enhances resilience.

Example

Eli started visualizing high-risk work presentations after bombing one that had real stakes. He worked with a coach who taught him how to mentally rehearse the entire scenario — walking into the room, answering tough questions, even dealing with tech glitches. At first it felt silly, but it helped him feel calmer and more confident when the real thing came. He now does mental walkthroughs before any high-stress event and says it’s one of the most underrated tools he’s ever learned.