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Performance Anxiety

Competition nerves and fear of making a mistake — how to manage anxiety and turn it into an advantage.

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😰 What Is Performance Anxiety?

Performance anxiety is a state of anxiety before or during an important performance. It is normal!

Symptoms: rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, mind going blank, negative thoughts, sleep disturbances.

Yerkes-Dodson law: a moderate level of anxiety is optimal! The goal is not to eliminate anxiety but to regulate it.

🛠️ Anxiety Management Techniques

  1. Box breathing: inhale for 4 sec → hold for 4 → exhale for 4 → hold for 4
  2. Progressive muscle relaxation: tense/relax muscle groups
  3. Attention shifting: focus on what you CAN control
  4. Anchoring: a physical action associated with calmness
  5. Cognitive reframing: I am nervous → my body is preparing

📋 Pre-Competition Routine

A routine provides a sense of control.

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💡 Practical Tips

Start Gradually
Do not try to change everything in one day. With small steps you will achieve bigger and more sustainable results.
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Write down your results — this will help maintain motivation and see real progress.
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Theory without practice is just information. Apply what you have learned in your daily routine — only in this way will you achieve real changes. Every big goal starts with a small first step.