- How do athletes prepare mentally for big competitions

[SkylaHogan]

- How do athletes prepare mentally for big competitions

[RileyHunt]

Sure! Here are two different responses:

[KinsleeMaddox]

"Athletes usually have their own routines to get in the zone before big competitions. Some like to visualize their performance, imagining every detail of their game or race. Others might listen to music that pumps them up or calms them down, depending on what they need. Plus, a lot of them work with sports psychologists to build mental toughness and stay focused under pressure."