psychs up
Builds mental energy
To psych up is to mentally prepare oneself or someone else for a challenge, building confidence and energy: She psyched herself up before the interview.
The phrase suggests summoning courage or enthusiasm, often through self-talk or ritual.
Athletes psych up before competition; performers psych up before going onstage.
Sometimes shortened to just psych: I'm trying to psych myself for this.
- pep talkMotivational speech
- team huddleBrief strategic gathering
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- focusConcentrated attention point
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
visualization · affirmation · readiness · ready to go · rallying · fervor · inner fire · anticipation · enthusiasm · locker room · empowerment · concentration · mental preparation · encouragement · passion · adrenaline · coaching · reinforcement
psychs upcalms down
Becomes less agitated
soothes · relaxes · settles · settles down · tranquilizes
psychs uppsychs out
Undermines opponent's confidence
demoralizes · discourages · intimidates · unnerves · rattles
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