SPRINGBOARD - LISTENING AUTHENTIC LISTENING - SERIES #8 Question Type : Gap-filling Exercise 1. Write no more than THREE words taken from the recording for each answer in the space provided. Audio Link : Four secrets from sports psychology you can use in everyday life | ... Psychological and physical coaching are often used for top sports athletes, but they are (1) _________ in day-to-day situations. Contrary to popular beliefs, when one is nervous, it helps to leverage this nervousness and reframe it as exhilaration, since these emotions are states of (2) __________. Anxiety will make you feel (3) _________, whereas excitement will instill more positive feelings. The words ‘exciting’ and ‘(4) _______’ are preferred over ‘nervous’ and ‘anxious’, according to Chris Hoy – a (5) __________. Aside from manipulating how you feel, having additional support is also pivotal. This is shown in the fact that Eliud Kipchoge could have a record-breaking marathon run thanks to the assistance from (6) _________ and the public. Another technique is visualization, or (7) _______ a monumental event in your mind. In the process, every sense comes into play, with athletes imagining what they might smell – such as (8) ______. Specifically, prepare yourself for (9) _________ and how you might deal with these. Negativity can kill confidence, but sports athletes have learned to overcome this using self-talk – which can heighten their focus, help (10) ________, and make them feel confident.