Spitalny advises Stadler and all golfers to try to manage their negative thinking and their emotional level when judging themselves, especially during a round or competition. After all, a putt that ends on the lip is typically a pretty good putt. Spitalny advises her clients to wait until after the round to question their stroke and examine if they might possibly be executing poorly or employing bad technique. If you doubt yourself, you can negatively affect the outcome. One of America's top teachers, John Gerring, says that circumstances can also dictate the player's state of mind and ability to execute.
Anxiety affects each player differently.
The first step is to admit that you are nervous. You don't want to be too aggressive, and to attempt to approach a key putt with bravado is a mistake. Admit that the anxiety is present, you'll handle the anxiety better even if you can't make it go away. Spitalny warns against hurrying key shots because of nervousness. Gerring, though, thinks that there is no way to truly prepare emotionally and mentally for pressure situations.