Everyone has their own definition of what it means to be "under pressure". For some it is about having to give a presentation at work, for others it is about the everyday running of a business. But as much as our definitions may vary, we are always able to recognize its effects on us and on others: anxiety, sweat, feeling "tight"; in the shoulders and neck, nausea, "butterflies in the stomach", and many others.
Sooner or later, pressure gets to all of us. And when it happens, whether it's to do with work or personal reasons, our ability to think and make decisions is strongly inhibited. And this is the exact l point on which we must focus: the real problem is not the pressure itself, but the effect it has on us.
Sport is an environment where performing under pressure is fundamental, and every athlete must learn to handle stress, anxiety, and so on. Sporting events have a clear outcome: you either win or you lose. They are often held in public, under the careful scrutiny of hundreds or thousands of people. In sports we can clearly see what the effects of pressure are, and we can therefore use it as a platform to study them.
The Pressure Principle is a multi-faceted philosophy that we can apply to better manage pressure. The concepts are simple to understand and apply, but the results are not immediate. This method requires constant and long-term commitment, but lasting results are guaranteed. The principle consists of eight intermingled strands.