Have you ever had someone suggest that you "think of your performance as a gift that you are sharing with the audience" as a way to help you calm your nerves before a performance?

Did that resonate with you at all? And either way, is there any evidence that reframing performances in such a way would help at all?

A 2015 study provides some clues. Learn more in today's episode, or click through for all the nerdy details:

How the ‘Gift’ Reframe Could Enhance Performance

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