What Happens to Your Body and Brain Before Competition (And What to Do About It)
A trembling hand and a pounding heart aren’t signs that you’re unprepared. The shaky hands, racing heart, and swirling stomach you feel before competing aren’t malfunctions. They are your sympathetic nervous system doing exactly what it evolved to do: preparing your body for a high-stakes effort. This “fight-or-flight” response floods you with adrenaline and cortisol,…
