We all embark upon this Cycle of Performance within what we do that matters to us. Effectively engaging in our CoP (recover, prepare, and perform), enhances our ability to sustain both high performance and a high level of resilience through optimizing our performance state. This is important because the stress and energy depletion we experience through performance disrupts and dysregulates our Stress Response System (SRS). Additionally, chronic and perceived stress can negatively impact our performance, gradually, over a long period of time. For example, sustaining a high stress state, can cause distraction, brain fog, memory recall issues, cultivation of a fixed mindset, impact physical health, disrupt sleep, etc. These performance breakdowns can be an indicator of both a dysregulated SRS and partial engagement in the cycle, that is, underemphasizing preparation, overlooking recovery, or muscling through performance.

Moreover, our performance involves a continuous cycle of regrouping, refocusing, and responding (the 3 R’s of optimal performance). That said, the goal is to fully engage each phase of the cycle through the implementation of performance enhancing skills interwoven into established and effective routines. Applying our individual routines then brings awareness to physical and mental states, prevents stress injury and performance breakdowns, and proactively enhances functioning and well-being. Full engagement optimizes our performance state, allowing for a more ready & resilient / calm & alert state. Your ready & resilient state is where you will be able to more consistently perform optimally in high pressure situations. What does READY and RESILIENT look like? Click the link below to find out more.