🔄 REDEFINE NERVOUSNESS

When we feel under threat, our sympathetic nervous system is activated. The sympathetic nervous system has also been described as "fight or flight" mode. Your brain is telling your body, "We need to run away or prepare for battle." Adrenaline is produced to protect our body, which feels as if it is under threat. Our heart rate increases to improve lung action for breathing. Blood rushes to protect our vital organs, so our hands can become cold.

Some athletes interpret these physical signs as fear, nerves, anxiety, or stress. It is important to remember that these interpretations are subjective/arbitrary labels of our response. Many of the best athletes have a much more effective label for these physical signs/emotions: motivated, energetic, spirited, adrenaline, mo-jo, extra strength, etc.

Notice, the same exact feelings and physical signs are labeled differently. Remember, you control the label you put on these feelings/physical signs. Why not interpret reality in your favor?