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How can a 15-year-old girl deal with pre-competition anxiety and worry about making mistakes, which leads to poor performance?

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How can a 15-year-old girl deal with pre-competition anxiety and worry about making mistakes, which leads to poor performance? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

In the past, I often made mistakes during competitions, so now I'm always afraid of making mistakes and getting nervous when going on stage. However, this problem is like a vicious cycle, the more nervous I am, the more mistakes I make, and the more mistakes I make, the more nervous I become. Before the competition, I am always particularly anxious.

Parker Parker A total of 4131 people have been helped

Hello! I really hope my answer can help you.

It seems like you're a great kid! I'm so happy you were able to participate in the competition. But I know you're often plagued by pre-competition anxiety, and I'm here to help you with that.

Let me give you a big, warm hug first!

I have some suggestions for you that I hope will help.

First, you demand perfection from yourself. The fact that you can participate in the competition shows that you are also very good, which is great!

You're so focused on success and failure, and you're just so eager to succeed!

It's totally normal to be afraid of failure. We all are! But when you're too afraid of failure, it can make you nervous and lack confidence.

Secondly, you want to show everyone what you're made of through some amazing results.

Third, you are so wrapped up in your own world that it's hard for you to see things objectively and participate fully in society.

Fourth, you care too much about what other people think and want to be recognized by others, which is totally normal!

I really hope you can pay attention to the following points in the future!

First, accept yourself and be tolerant. We're all imperfect, and we can all learn from our mistakes.

Second, I'd really love it if you could read more celebrity biographies or just observe the outstanding people around you. It'd be so great for you to see what they do when faced with pressure and suffering.

Third, don't be afraid to face competition and pressure with an optimistic attitude. Believe in yourself, and participate in any activity that helps you gain knowledge. Even just participating is a kind of gain!

I also firmly believe that as long as I keep working hard, I will definitely succeed!

I really hope my answer can help you!

Wishing you all the best! The world is so beautiful, and I love you too!

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Eloise Knight Eloise Knight A total of 7540 people have been helped

You're right. Being nervous makes you make mistakes, and the more mistakes you make, the more nervous you become.

This vicious cycle can be broken. It's a misunderstanding.

First, motivation-and-lack-of-focus-at-work-5573.html" target="_blank">focus on the main points and ways to improve. Then, analyze the logical relationship.

Before the performance-7759.html" target="_blank">competition, practice the standard movements in your mind, focusing on what to do when you make a mistake. Repeat the process as much as you can.

Breathe deeply and stretch before the competition.

Do these two things.

Let me explain the principle.

1. You need to concentrate a lot during a competition. Attention is your most valuable resource.

The competition is between players who are ready and those who aren't.

2. It's normal to feel nervous before a competition. But worrying about what to do if you don't do well is unnecessary.

These thoughts use up your attention, which is like a battery draining. They drain quickly, so you need to watch out.

It's like a phone with too many processes running, which will use up the battery and crash.

If you think about unimportant things when you compete, you will not perform well.

3. We can adjust our thinking to avoid wasting time on unimportant thoughts.

As I said before, imagine the whole routine. The more detailed, the better.

Recalling is part of training. It stops you thinking useless thoughts.

Brain training keeps you charged and prevents energy drains. It also relieves tension.

4. It's hard to focus on two things at once because attention is limited.

Recall training helps you stay focused and perform well.

Next, think about whether nervousness causes mistakes or mistakes cause nervousness.

Both situations exist, but the triggers are different. This means that even in a competition, the time it takes for the two to consume power is different.

Tension causes mistakes. This is often the energy consumption that occurs before a competition. You start to feel nervous before the competition even begins, which drains your energy. As we mentioned above, attention is your energy level. When your energy level is unstable, so is your concentration, and when concentration is unstable, it is normal to make mistakes.

A nervous mistake makes you weaker and your opponent stronger.

Mistake-nervousness often happens in competitions. A mistake leads to worries about the score and pressure, using a lot of energy.

If you don't respond effectively, you'll make mistakes or perform poorly later.

The method is also effective at this time.

If you can control your thoughts, you can perform normally later.

Look at where the nervousness is coming from.

Tension comes from caring and worrying.

Ask yourself:

What matters in a competition?

If you enjoy the competition or not makes a big difference.

What are you worried about in competitions?

Are you worried about disappointing people who have been good to you? Or are you worried about being punished or criticized?

These are two different motivations, and the results are predictable.

People who are good to you hope you can enjoy the competition. Just be the best you can be.

Blaming the person who criticizes you is more about wanting to see you succeed.

Or are you worried you won't play your best?

Your failures, setbacks, nervousness, and mistakes show you've become a better person.

I'm Bo.

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Addison Mendoza Addison Mendoza A total of 2222 people have been helped

Hello, question asker!

I'd love for you to think back to a time when you played your best or just played normally in a competition.

After reading this question, I suddenly felt anxious too. But then I realized that I could use this feeling to my advantage! The more I tried not to be nervous, the more nervous I became; the more nervous I became, the more mistakes I made; the more mistakes I made, the more nervous I became... Is this how you feel?

Do you see? The core words conveyed here are only two: nervous and mistakes!

This is how the subconscious mind works! You have unconsciously implanted two words in the subconscious mind: nervous and mistakes.

And the best part is, since they are reinforced constantly, the subconscious only recognizes these two words and acts accordingly – and it will definitely do so during your competition! Because the amazing subconscious does not distinguish between negative words.

Now, let's try something fun! Imagine this sentence: "Please don't pay attention to the girl in red shoes." What image comes to mind?

Oh, is there a girl in red shoes?

Absolutely! We can replace the two keywords above with a positive energy word. For example, use "relaxed" instead of "nervous" and "perform well" instead of "make a mistake."

The sentence would then read: When it comes to competition, I can do this! I can relax and perform well!

Relax and do well! Repeat this a few times, and I guarantee you'll feel a difference!

Let your subconscious mind help you achieve your goal! Be sure to speak to it in its language and watch the magic happen!

There's another way! Before going on stage, become aware of the most tense part of your body. Breathe deeply, bring the breath to that tense part, follow the breath, and relax that part. Hold for 5-8 breaths, and tell yourself: Relax, perform normally, you can do it!

Come on! You can do it!

I'm so excited to hear all about your success!

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Mila Grace Hines Mila Grace Hines A total of 1290 people have been helped

Good day, I am writing in response to your query.

Problem description:

You have previously experienced errors during competitive events, which has instilled a fear of making mistakes. This apprehension often leads to elevated levels of nervousness, increasing the likelihood of errors. Consequently, you are currently facing challenges related to nervousness before the upcoming competition.

2. Problem Analysis

Please refer to the description for further details on the logic and connections.

It is important to recognize that unreasonable beliefs can lead to unwarranted concerns about potential mistakes. For instance, if an individual has a history of making mistakes in previous competitions, they may be overly worried about making mistakes on stage. This underlying fear may stem from the belief that they are unable to make mistakes or that they are not permitted to do so.

When an individual believes they cannot make a mistake, but in fact it is impossible to do so, their emotions will become erratic. When an error is made and the individual's belief in their own infallibility is challenged, they will experience a high level of anxiety.

Competitions are often full of uncertainty, and there are many factors that affect one's state and performance, as well as the outcome of the competition. It is not uncommon for competitors to make mistakes. Even the most skilled competitors cannot avoid making mistakes completely.

It is important to distinguish between ideas and facts. When you are always worried about mistakes, and then take this worry as a fact, it will only have a negative impact on your emotional state.

3. Problem Solving:

Firstly, change any irrational beliefs that may be holding you back.

"I'm afraid of making mistakes when I play" indicates a belief that mistakes are unacceptable. This is an absolute requirement, an unreasonable way of thinking. An absolute requirement is an individual's belief that something will or will not happen, based on their own wishes.

The objective of avoiding mistakes is a laudable one, but it is often unattainable due to the inherent limitations of objective reality. The development of objective things is governed by immutable laws that cannot be altered according to personal preferences.

It is unfeasible for an individual to excel in all areas. Consequently, when an instance of "mistakes" contravenes the absolute necessity of "not being able to make mistakes," it can be challenging to adapt and experience distress due to preconceived notions.

It is therefore advisable to allow mistakes to occur and not to be unduly concerned about unreasonable beliefs about oneself. When fear arises, it is important to rationalise the situation. This is an emotion caused by unreasonable demands, and everyone is capable of making mistakes.

This is to be expected.

It is important to distinguish between ideas and facts.

"I'm afraid of making mistakes when I play." Is this a perception or a reality? In previous matches, there were frequently errors.

It is to be expected that mistakes will be made in a game. However, mistakes provide an opportunity to learn and improve.

It is important to distinguish between the act of imagining that mistakes are occurring and the reality of making mistakes. The former is an emotional response, while the latter is a fact.

This is not a situation that has yet occurred. When faced with a competitive scenario, it is common to experience feelings of fear and anxiety. It is helpful to distinguish between these feelings and the reality of the situation.

It is important to remember that mistakes are an inevitable part of the competitive process. By acknowledging this, you can better manage your expectations and avoid letting mistakes affect your performance.

I hope my response will assist you in performing at your optimal level with a composed mindset.

I wish you the best of luck in the competition.

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Neil Neil A total of 2556 people have been helped

Hello, landlord! I really hope my answer can help you in some way.

It's totally normal to feel nervous before a big event. We've all been there! But, if you find yourself making mistakes, it's important to remember that feeling nervous can make it harder to relax and accept. And, if you don't relax and accept, it can make you feel even more nervous. It's a cycle, but you can break it! Just take a deep breath, relax, and believe that you can do it. Before you know it, you'll be in a positive cycle.

It's so important to remember that the more you suppress something, the more it will manifest. This is a natural phenomenon that we all experience. However, when we don't resist, we can accept and relax, and this allows us to manifest a better state.

I'd like to make a few suggestions for the landlord.

I'm so excited to share with you all some tips on how you can use positive self-suggestion to your advantage!

The Pygmalion effect teaches us something really important! It says that you get what you expect, not what you want, but what you expect.

If you expect something with confidence and truly believe that things will go smoothly, then they really will! On the contrary, if you believe that things are constantly being hindered, then these obstacles will arise.

So, it's really important that we pay attention to the importance of positive beliefs. When we have positive beliefs and attitudes, when we are in a state of confidence, when we believe that good things will happen, and always hold onto this positive expectation, it's so important!

Because when we have positive beliefs and attitudes, and we believe that good things will happen, and we always hold onto this positive expectation, it really does lead to positive behaviors, and positive behaviors often lead to positive results!

We all have an idea of who we want to become, and it's natural to want to achieve that. But if we keep thinking we're not good enough or that we can't do it, we might find ourselves stuck. It's so important to believe in ourselves and our abilities!

So, remember to relax, you can do it! One mistake doesn't mean it's the end of the world. I believe in you!

2. It's a great idea to practice the situation as much as you can!

The more we practice in our daily lives, the more flexible we will be when we are on the field. Before my teacher certification interview, I practiced at home so many times! When you are proficient enough, you will be more confident when you are on the field and you will be able to deal with various situations.

If you can't practice in real life, don't worry! You can also imagine it in your mind, connect your imagination with some positive factors, feel the positive experience and pleasure of playing, so that playing is no longer too closely associated with "mistakes", but is more closely associated with "enjoyment", "pleasure"...and other positive feelings.

3. In the arena, focus on the process and don't worry too much about the result. You've got this!

It's totally normal to feel anxious before a big competition. We all want to do our best, but it's hard to control the outcome. When you've prepared well and the competition starts, take a few deep breaths, say to yourself, "I have done my best, I believe I can do it, I will do my best, I will cheer myself on."

Then, in the course of the competition, try not to think about the result too much. Just focus on doing your best in the moment and doing what you need to do. You'll be surprised at how well you can do when you're fully engaged in the process!

I truly believe that after a little while, you'll break out of this negative cycle and enter a positive one. I'm sending you lots of good luck!

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Estelle Estelle A total of 1075 people have been helped

Good morning, I hope this message finds you well. I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say hello.

In fact, the issue you raised is one that many people have experienced, are experiencing, or will experience.

There is no need to be concerned or anxious. It is important to remember that you are not alone in this situation.

Secondly, it is beneficial that you are aware of the underlying cause of your concern: a negative experience in the past.

What were the underlying causes of the previous mistakes? Was inadequate preparation the primary factor?

Or perhaps the issue was a lack of response to a sudden situation during the competition. Alternatively, it could be that nerves were the cause of the mistake.

Or is there another reason I am unaware of? Take a moment to calm down and ask yourself some questions to gain clarity.

Then, can you not regard the new competition as an opportunity to address past shortcomings? In this way, the new competition may become a valuable learning experience, rather than a daunting challenge.

Furthermore, there is a saying that if a cat is constantly thinking about how to swing its tail to look good while catching a mouse, it will definitely not catch the mouse. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid thinking about the outcome before and during the competition.

It is advisable to focus on the present, give your best, and perform at your usual level. This way, regardless of the outcome, you will not have any regrets.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a speedy adjustment, a positive outlook, and best wishes for the future.

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Artemis Artemis A total of 8948 people have been helped

Dear question asker, I was deeply touched by your question. Having been an athlete myself, I can relate to your current situation. Even with thorough mental preparation before a competition, nerves can still take over, creating a challenging cycle.

I would like to suggest that we consider the Valenda effect, a psychological term that may be helpful in understanding these experiences.

Perhaps we could try to find out what the #WarnerEffect is?

Take a moment to reflect. Could these experiences be similar to ones we've encountered before? For instance, in a crucial NBA game, a renowned player may have missed a potential shot.

Or at a big party, the usually eloquent host or hostess may experience a moment of forgetfulness and find themselves unable to recall their lines.

For instance, someone who has consistently performed well on exams may experience a setback and find themselves in the lower ranks. What factors could have contributed to this shift?

Once upon a time, there was a renowned high-wire performer in the United States. He was celebrated for his exceptional and reliable high-wire abilities and had never had a performance-related incident – except for the last performance. Prior to his last performance, there was a notable shift from his previous performances. In the past, he was known for his composure and sense of humor, but this time, he repeatedly expressed the importance of the performance.

It is perhaps not surprising that he fell to his death while walking the tightrope. Later psychologists named this state of mind, in which people are too anxious to succeed and become obsessed with failure, the "Wallenda effect".

I'd like to offer some advice.

1. It might be helpful to focus on the process rather than the result.

It might be helpful to view competitions as an opportunity to enjoy the process rather than focusing on the outcome. When you first fell in love with the sport, did you find joy in the journey? It's possible that the process is more important than the result.

2. Consider ways to enhance your own strength.

I'd like to share a story with you. I once asked a particularly confident player why he was always so confident on the court, never hesitating to take a shot. He gave me this answer: "I try to work hard. I practice when they're resting, and I give them time they don't have. So if I can't handle performing well on the court, then no one can do it better than me. This confidence comes from my daily accumulation." Isn't he a great athlete? So even if he makes a mistake, he won't have a psychological burden, because he is confident that he is the best.

3. Strive to maintain an ordinary heart.

While staying calm is a topic that has been discussed many times before, it is not always easy to achieve. It is often the case that what seems to be a simple matter of just keeping a level head actually involves your life experiences and the trials you have been through.

To maintain a calm heart, it may be helpful to consider changing our mindset, reducing our attachment to gain and loss, and encouraging ourselves to experience more people, things, and situations. Romain Rolland once said, "There is only one true heroism in the world, and that is to love life after seeing its truth."

I believe that experiencing more is the best way to maintain a calm heart.

Finally, I'll offer you a gesture of encouragement. Trust in your efforts and know that the outcome will be positive. Let's persevere together! The journey ahead is still long, but we can do it.

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Felicity Kennedy Felicity Kennedy A total of 1650 people have been helped

I empathize with your situation. It is challenging to observe you trapped in a vicious cycle of apprehension and self-sabotage. It is undoubtedly difficult for you, at such a young age, to fret over your performance in the competition.

Now that you are aware of the issue, it should be apparent that nervousness is a common human emotion. Everyone has concerns and fears, but excessive worrying is not an effective strategy for improving outcomes.

It is now necessary to understand the Yerkes-Dodson law. According to this law, anxiety and tension that are neither excessive nor insufficient are "beneficial tension." If an individual is neither nervous nor overly nervous, it will affect their performance.

Your current state can be described as a state of excessive tension. You are nervous about making mistakes, and you are worried that those mistakes will prevent you from winning a medal. In the women's figure skating final at the Winter Olympics, even the highly skilled Kao Pao made a mistake, but in the end, everyone just had to keep going and cherish the present moment. This is because only the present moment is the most suitable for oneself.

If one feels overly nervous, it may be due to a fear of the consequences of a mistake, an eagerness to succeed, or a tendency to care excessively about the opinions of others. While striving to be a model citizen, it is also important to allow oneself to relax occasionally. Even if a mistake is made, it does not have a significant impact on one's overall life trajectory. In the event of a mistake, it is advisable to continue training with the aim of perfecting one's skills.

Please clarify the question.

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Hadley Hadley A total of 7106 people have been helped

Hello, my name is Jiusi, and I'm a psychological counselor at Yi Xinli. I'm so happy to have this chance to help you!

I totally get where you're coming from. We all get nervous in lots of situations, especially when facing interviews, competitions, public speaking, exams, and so on.

So this is a very common problem, so let's not worry too much.

I have a little story for you, the original poster.

Once a father took his daughter to learn how to swim. His daughter was a beginner and a little timid, so she was especially nervous.

At that moment, the swimming coach came over and kindly told the father, "It's totally normal to feel nervous when you're learning something new! But try telling your child that her muscles won't relax if she's too nervous, and that she might not be able to do the movements today."

The father walked over to his daughter, looked at her dejected face, and, in a kind and reassuring tone, said, "Don't be nervous, sweetheart. When you're nervous, your muscles relax, and then you can't complete the movement. Listen to me, don't be nervous."

The father was very wise. He knew that telling his daughter that she wasn't nervous was useless because she wasn't being deliberately nervous and she had no control over this nervousness.

So the father said to his daughter, "I know you're nervous, because everyone is when they first learn to swim, but most people get nervous a maximum of 100 times, and after 100 times they learn to swim. How many times were you nervous just now?"

After hearing this, the daughter's face lit up with a smile. She replied, "I was probably nervous about five times just now."

"That's wonderful," the father said with a smile. "In just 95 more times, you'll be able to swim! Keep up the great work!"

Miracles really do happen! The daughter returned to the swimming pool and shouted to her father after a while: "There are 80 times left" and "50 times left."

After class, my daughter was so happy to show off to her father, "I only got nervous 60 times and I learned it! Isn't that awesome?"

So sometimes, we tell ourselves not to be nervous, but there's just no way! We're still very nervous. But sometimes, we make ourselves nervous, and we don't get nervous instead.

I'd love to know if the questioner has any insights!

I really hope my answer helps! I really, really hope the questioner can get over their confusion soon.

Thank you so much for your time! I'm Jiusi from Yixinli, World and I Love You.

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Patrick Wilson Patrick Wilson A total of 7538 people have been helped

Insight into the mind, make sharing a habit. I am a soliloquist, and I love it!

In our lives, we will all have the incredible opportunity to experience countless competitions, to a greater or lesser extent.

Absolutely! Some of these competitions are right in front of us, as the questioner mentioned, and there are so many more that we cannot see. But one thing is for sure, you will be involved!

In a visible competition, whether you win or lose, it is only natural to feel nervous and make mistakes during the process. You may ask: Why are some people not nervous?

Have you ever wondered why some people never make mistakes?

If you ask me this, then I can ask you a question in return. It's all about exams, and it's all about getting 60 points! Why do some people laugh it off while others beat themselves up endlessly?

Why? It's because they have different abilities to bear things and solve problems on their own!

The person who laughs it off may also feel self-blame deep down, but they know better! Since the result is set, they just need to treat the failure as an experience, find the cause, and work harder next time!

And people who blame themselves endlessly will never be able to overcome that hurdle. They attach enormous importance to every assessment, they won't allow themselves to get such a result, they can't accept other people's strange comments about them, and they can't allow their image to be tarnished by this result. The more they think about it, the sadder they get. But they can turn this around! This kind of situation could become a hurdle in their studies that they can't overcome. But they can overcome it!

And remember, the same goes for your competition! When you face a competition, prepare with all your heart and give it your best. Treat every competition as a life experience. Since it is a life experience, don't worry too much about winning or losing. Just have fun and enjoy the ride!

If you can think this way, you will feel a lot less pressure and be able to deal with it with an ordinary heart!

When you take every competition very seriously, you're bound to win or lose, and that's okay! The more you want to succeed, the more exciting it is. In the end, it will only create a big psychological gap in you and become a shadow.

So, whether you are participating in a competition or facing life, I really hope you can treat it with an ordinary heart!

It's all about finding that perfect balance. Not rejoicing in success, not grieving at failure. This is the golden rule!

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Edward Edward A total of 6178 people have been helped

Dear questioner, I'm Peilü, and I'm here to help!

First of all, I want to give you a big hug of understanding, my friend.

It's totally normal to feel nervous before a anxiety/how-can-a-15-year-old-girl-deal-with-pre-competition-anxiety-and-worry-about-making-mistakes-which-leads-to-poor-performance-7759.html" target="_blank">competition because of a previous mistake.

I'm really sorry, but I don't know how to relieve your tension and anxiety.

Let's dive into the data together!

The questioner said that he had made a mistake in a competition, which caused him to always feel nervous and anxious before a competition. The more nervous he got, the more mistakes he made, as if he were caught in a vicious cycle. I can fully understand how you feel, my friend. I also get nervous when giving a speech or an interview, and it is accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid breathing, blushing, and a racing heart.

It's totally normal to feel nervous when something important is on the line. Most of us will experience a bit of a jittery feeling when facing important occasions like competitions and speeches. It's just our bodies' way of responding to an unfamiliar situation.

Let's take a look at the reasons together.

As the questioner said, the mistakes you made on the court have had a negative impact on you and undermined your self-confidence. I can see how these "shadows" make you always associate the current situation with past mistakes, think that you will make the same mistakes again, and lose the ability to judge yourself objectively and fairly.

I totally get it. Your nervousness is coming from a place of fear of failure.

I'd also like to mention that the tension I was talking about earlier is actually a state of psychological preparedness for unknown situations. This makes us highly focused and better able to cope with the external environment. However, excessive psychological pressure and insecurity often prevent us from focusing on solving the problem at hand. Instead, we are overwhelmed by the tension.

If you worry too much about the outcome of the competition, it'll be really hard to focus on the process. It's totally normal to feel nervous when you don't know what's going to happen.

I've got some personal advice for you!

Let's go through this together!

Through our understanding of tension, you'll see that it's totally normal to feel this way. There's no need to resist or reject it. Just face it and accept it, like a friend.

Take a deep breath and think of all the happy, positive things in your life. Remember how great you are and give yourself a big, warm hug!

If you're feeling overwhelmed, try shifting your focus from the competition to something else. Go to a quiet place to rest and relax, or even record your current emotional feelings in doodles!

It's also a great idea to do some exercise, stretch your arms, and kick your legs to keep your muscles and joints relaxed. This will help you feel more at ease mentally and physically, so you'll be ready to take on whatever comes your way!

I really hope these tips will help you!

I hope you can finally overcome yourself!

I wish you all the very best of luck in the competition!

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I love you all so much, the world and I!

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Eliza Kennedy Eliza Kennedy A total of 7170 people have been helped

Good day, question asker. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Let us engage in discourse regarding the issue of pre-game nerves.

The subject displays a fear of making mistakes, which is influenced by past experiences of making errors. It has been observed that elevated levels of anxiety lead to an increased likelihood of errors, which in turn result in further feelings of anxiety.

I am able to comprehend this psychological phenomenon with great clarity, as I have previously undergone a similar experience. Given that the questioner is only 15 years of age, it is likely that he will be able to mature gradually.

It is recommended that the original poster consider the Jansen effect.

It is recommended that the psychological burden be relinquished in order to perform at one's usual level.

There was once an athlete named Jensen who was well-trained and strong, yet consistently underperformed in competitive settings, causing him and those around him disappointment. It is evident that this was primarily due to an overwhelming sense of pressure and nervousness.

This phenomenon is referred to as the Jansen effect, which denotes the inability to perform well in an official competition due to a lack of requisite psychological attributes despite satisfactory performance in ordinary situations.

A comparable psychological phenomenon is referred to as the "needle-threading syndrome." In an experiment conducted by a psychologist, it was observed that when threading a minuscule sewing needle, the greater the degree of concentration and the more precise the aim, the more challenging it becomes for the thread to penetrate the narrow eye of the needle.

In other words, the stronger the purpose, the less likely success will be achieved. This phenomenon is known in psychology as "purpose trembling" and is commonly known as the "needle-threading mind."

What measures can be taken to circumvent this phenomenon?

It is advisable to treat the competition with indifference and to refrain from placing undue importance on the outcome, whether victory or defeat.

It is advisable to downplay the result and focus on the process. It is similarly beneficial to focus on the process and avoid dwelling on the result.

This will not only enhance one's performance level but also promote a sense of composure and relaxation.

It is recommended that positive words be used to evoke positive emotions, particularly when encountering difficulties. Reassurance can be provided through the use of words such as "calm," "careful," and "stay calm," which can also be accompanied by relaxation exercises such as deep breathing. Conversely, it is advised that negative words be avoided, as they can exacerbate feelings of nervousness, panic, and anxiety. Repeating such phrases can ultimately lead to increased feelings of distress.

It is important to provide positive suggestions.

It is my hope that this response will prove useful to the questioner.

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Juliette Thompson Juliette Thompson A total of 1629 people have been helped

At 15, you're in 2nd or 3rd grade. I was nervous and anxious because I had high expectations for a good result.

If we can't perform normally, is that a mistake? Are we still confident in our abilities? Can we attribute poor exam or competition results to nerves and anxiety? These lead to real physiological responses like dry mouth and a blank mind. I get nervous easily, and there are ways to help with relaxation, desensitization, and more.

If you watch the Olympics, you'll hear the term "muscle memory" a lot. Mistakes happen a lot. So can we "get more prepared", "simulate more times", and "challenge more times" to make the denominator ratio bigger? That way, no matter how big the numerator is, the result won't necessarily be bad.

Fifteen is a wonderful age. It's full of longing for the future, too much attention paid to the inner self, and too much thirst for expression. Everyone's fifteenth year may be too similar. The key is that the future is promising.

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Paul Jackson A teacher's encouragement is the fuel that powers a student's journey of learning.

I can totally relate to feeling anxious about making mistakes on stage. It's a tough cycle to break, but focusing on preparation and positive thoughts has really helped me gain confidence over time.

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Carlos Anderson The power of forgiveness lies in its ability to transform anger into peace.

It sounds like you're caught in a difficult pattern. Maybe shifting your focus from avoiding mistakes to enjoying the process could help ease the pressure and reduce nervousness during performances.

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Heather Thomas We grow as we learn to see the importance of self - care in the growth journey.

I used to feel the same way. What worked for me was practicing mindfulness and breathing exercises right before going on stage. It helps to center myself and calm my nerves, so I can perform better.

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Hilario Davis To forgive is to embrace the idea that we are all in this together.

I know how overwhelming that anxiety can be. Have you tried setting smaller, achievable goals for each performance? It might help to build up your confidence gradually and take some of the edge off.

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Carmen Thomas Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred.

Feeling nervous is natural, but it's great that you're aware of this cycle. Perhaps working with a coach or mentor could provide you with strategies to manage your anxiety and improve your performance under pressure.

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