We’ve all been there:

Stood in front of an audience

Stepping up to the free-throw line

Placing the ball on the penalty spot

And the question pops into your head…

What if this goes wrong?

Our minds are powerful things! They have the power to make us doubt ourselves, to make ourselves consider the worst possible outcome from any scenario.

But what about if it goes right?

You’re in that position for a reason.

People respect you enough to hear your voice.

Your opponents were so desperate to stop you from scoring that they’ve fouled you.

You’ve already done most of the hard work in getting to this position! Now is the time to shine.

So the next time that your mind races to the worst imaginable outcome, reframe those thoughts:

You are there because you have worked hard in the dark to hone your craft.

Now that the lights are on, it’s your time to shine!