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Stress-proof Your Mind - Be Prepared

Eilidh Milnes 
Any good Boy Scout knows the value of being well prepared it is certainly more useful than the dib dib, dob dob mantra. And if you talk to any professional sportsman or successful business person they too will endorse the importance of preparation. 
Step 1 prepare for what your are going to do. Whether that is running, fighting or giving a presentation; make sure it's exactly what it needs to be. 
Step 2 rehearse with people who are going to be critical. Secondly, get the right level of arousal - a fighter or footballer would require a more heightened level than snooker player. You cannot go into a meeting hyped up Wayne Rooney -  you need to relax and focus on the task ahead. Take long deep breaths and establish a regular breathing pattern. Before you go in, visualise yourself being successful. If it helps you can imagine something calming such as a tranquil beach or listen to music.

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