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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Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage?

If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the Mental Skills Audit, which will help you pinpoint your mental strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances.

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