Many triathletes experience anxiety around open-water swimming, where depth and distance can feel overwhelming
Hypnosis addresses this fear by embedding calming anchors, helping athletes manage anxiety and embrace the swim with confidence.
Practical Techniques for Open Water Confidence
1. Visualizing Depth Control: Imagine yourself swimming in calm, shallow water, using mental imagery to create comfort with depth.
2. Anchor for Calm: Establish an anchor phrase, like “smooth and steady,” to remind yourself of calmness if anxiety arises.
Exercise: Open Water Desensitization Hypnosis
Close your eyes and visualize yourself swimming confidently in open water. Engage all senses—the cool water, the rhythm of your strokes, the steady breathing. Repeat this visualization regularly to reduce anxiety and build confidence in open water.