EP 176 | The Courage Affirmation to Use Right Before You Perform

About this episode

Mental performance coach Mariel Anderson shares a powerful affirmation to help reframe nerves into readiness before performing.

There's a moment right before you step into something big where everything tightens. Your body knows the stakes. Your mind starts running scenarios. And you have a choice: let the nerves take over, or reframe them into fuel. In this short, powerful prayer episode, mental performance coach Mariel Anderson walks you through the exact affirmation she'd give an athlete standing at the edge of their biggest moment. It's not about pretending you're not scared. It's about recognizing that the feeling in your chest isn't fear, it's readiness. This is the mindset shift that separates those who freeze from those who fly. Bookmark this one. You'll want to come back to it every time you're about to do something that matters. --- Memorable Quotes [00:01:15] "Courage means that this is something that might be a little big and scary, but I am excited to do it anyways." – Mariel Anderson [00:01:28] "That angsty feeling that I have inside is not being nervous; it is being excited, and I have prepared for this." – Mariel Anderson [00:01:48] "Whatever the outcome, I am strong, I am powerful, I am important, and I am ready to be here. Let's go." – Mariel Anderson About Mariel Anderson Mariel…

People in this episode

Host: Rae Irelan

Guest: Mariel Anderson

Topics covered

• mental performance
• affirmation
• courage
• mindset shift
• performance anxiety

Keywords

• courage affirmation
• performance anxiety
• mindset
• mental coaching
• athlete preparation

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