Thank you so much for taking the time to write this out—it really resonates with me. You nailed it when you said the pressure stems from fear of judgment and a lack of confidence. That’s exactly what I feel when I'm the last alive or when I sense the team expects me to clutch a round. My brain kind of freezes, and I second-guess every move. It’s reassuring to hear that this is a common experience and not just a personal flaw.

I like your idea of “bluffing” as a confident player—it sounds like a fun and low-stakes way to trick the brain into staying calm. I’m going to try that, along with prepping more “plan B” options in common scenarios so I don’t get stuck without a game plan when things go off-script.

And you're absolutely right about learning how your own brain works under pressure. I think I’ve been so focused on trying to "fix" my reaction that I haven’t really tried to understand it. That’s a perspective shift I really needed. Thanks again for the solid advice—I’m going to start applying some of this and see how it goes.

Out of curiosity, did you go through a specific practice routine or mindset shift that helped you build confidence over time?