EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 19 MIN
Pre-Game Anxiety: How to Turn Nerves Into Better Performance
from Hope Not Nope · host Hope Not Nope
Feeling nervous, nauseous, or anxious before a big game or performance? Pre-performance anxiety is common, but what if those nerves could actually improve your performance? In this episode, we break down arousal reappraisal — the science of reframing anxiety as excitement — and how preparation, self-talk, and staying steady can help you perform at your best when the pressure is highest.In this episode, we cover:Why pre-game nausea and anxiety happen before competitionArousal reappraisal: turning anxiety into excitementHow preparation builds confidence and reduces fearSelf-talk strategies to stay calm and focusedStaying process-focused instead of outcome-focusedPractical tools: movement, visual reminders, and emotional steadinessIf you struggle with nerves before competition, presentations, or high-pressure moments, this episode will help you stay calm, reframe anxiety, and perform with confidence.-If you have a question you want answered, Submit it HEREFollow us on InstagramWatch us on YouTubeVisit our WebsiteWant to help share the message of Hope with others? One big way to help is by sharing this episode with friends and leaving a rating and review.
What this episode covers
Feeling nervous, nauseous, or anxious before a big game or performance? Pre-performance anxiety is common, but what if those nerves could actually improve your performance? In this episode, we break down arousal reappraisal — the science of reframing anxiety as excitement — and how preparation, self-talk, and staying steady can help you perform at your best when the pressure is highest.In this episode, we cover:Why pre-game nausea and anxiety happen before competitionArousal reappraisal: turning anxiety into excitementHow preparation builds confidence and reduces fearSelf-talk strategies to stay calm and focusedStaying process-focused instead of outcome-focusedPractical tools: movement, visual reminders, and emotional steadinessIf you struggle with nerves before competition, presentations, or high-pressure moments, this episode will help you stay calm, reframe anxiety, and perform with confidence.-If you have a question you want answered, Submit it HEREFollow us on InstagramWatch us on YouTubeVisit our WebsiteWant to help share the message of Hope with others? One big way to help is by sharing this episode with friends and leaving a rating and review.
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