Control your breathing; Control your Stress
Breathing is one of the few subconscious responses to challenge that is within our conscious control. Its much easier to control your breathing than it is to control those butterflies in your stomach for example. Deep, slow breathing aids relaxation, reduces tension and gives a much greater sense of control over yourself as well as increased feelings of physical and mental well-being. When competing, make sure you take a few deep breaths before you go into the collecting ring and remember to keep on breathing! You could also say something like 'calm' or 'confident' to yourself at the same time. Smiling relaxes those jaw muscles and is generally great too 
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