The top of the seventh. Bases loaded. Two outs. The weight of the game is on your shoulders. Your heart hammers against your chest, your palms are slick, and the crowd’s roar fades into a dull buzz. This is performance anxiety. Now, flash to 2 a.m. You’re staring at a textbook, your eyes bleary. A research paper is due, three big exams loom this week, and you just got home from a weekend tournament. Your to-do list feels like a weight you can’t lift. This is academic press