Remember that failure is an inevitable part of the human experience; don't fear it.
We are all imperfect beings, worthy of compassion.
Give yourself a hug and take a few deep breaths.
Then crush some nerd's dreams.
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how do you remain chill during scrims and matches?
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Remember that failure is an inevitable part of the human experience; don't fear it.
We are all imperfect beings, worthy of compassion.
Give yourself a hug and take a few deep breaths.
Then crush some nerd's dreams.
We are all imperfect beings, worthy of compassion.
Give yourself a hug and take a few deep breaths.
Then crush some nerd's dreams.
The champions mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECcokwYv9vY
The champions mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECcokwYv9vY
not only that but that kind of behavior will seep into other (actually important) areas of your life. tryhard everything you do
not only that but that kind of behavior will seep into other (actually important) areas of your life. tryhard everything you do
Deep breathing, and focusing my energy on the moment. Any time i have to be nervous, or to be angry, or to be distracted is better used focusing on what needs to be done, in the moment that i'm playing. Never worry about the last round, or even your last life. Focus on what you need to be doing to win at any given time and you will naturally feel confident and relaxed.
Deep breathing, and focusing my energy on the moment. Any time i have to be nervous, or to be angry, or to be distracted is better used focusing on what needs to be done, in the moment that i'm playing. Never worry about the last round, or even your last life. Focus on what you need to be doing to win at any given time and you will naturally feel confident and relaxed.
ninjanicksmoke a blunt
i prefer a bong but either works
[quote=ninjanick]smoke a blunt[/quote]
i prefer a bong but either works
i prefer a bong but either works
I think that having a really strong main caller helps, since you can just settle down and shoot dudes. Otherwise, just playing a lot should help, since it turns any situation into something you've done hundreds of times before.
I think that having a really strong main caller helps, since you can just settle down and shoot dudes. Otherwise, just playing a lot should help, since it turns any situation into something you've done hundreds of times before.
lanskyi'd encourage you not to follow the advice telling you that it's just a game and that nothing matters because it isn't going to help you become a better player.
This so much.
lanskythis is always going to be a very specific and personal issue that you need to address yourself
I totally agree that it's gonna be pretty personal. Like, music works for some people, but I find it completely distracting and never use it while playing, except when doing something semi-mindless like jump maps.
I've personally come to view the ability to stay cool as just another skill that you can develop in this game. I used to knowingly let my composure go in less serious practice settings, e.g., I would get annoyed and check out when playing lobbies/pugs with people I perceived as less competent. Later, I realized that those mental habits have a way of creeping into your more serious play, not to mention deflecting your attention from what you yourself could be doing better, so I've tried to use those 'bad games' as opportunities to get better at staying focused on the objective.
I knew a dude who ran marathons, and one of the things he said about it was that you shouldn't change anything up on the day of the race. Even if you just got a pair of better shoes, if they're not the ones you're used to, it will likely work to your detriment. I guess the analogy is that you should probably do what you're used to on match days and not try some wacky new thing to relax. To me, anything "special" heightens the feeling that it's this big, separate event from what you've practiced, which can contribute to nervousness.
Another thing I have found to be hugely important is finding the right teammates. While you should definitely take responsibility for your own reactions to things, it can get really difficult if the people around you are unsupportive. I've had a couple of teammates who will actively deride me and our other players when things don't go their way, and it saps everyone's focus. Find people who treat others the same when they're losing as when they're winning, and try to be that person too.
I'm still working on all of this stuff. Thanks for this thread. :3
[quote=lansky]i'd encourage you not to follow the advice telling you that it's just a game and that nothing matters because it isn't going to help you become a better player.[/quote]
This so much.
[quote=lansky]this is always going to be a very specific and personal issue that you need to address yourself [/quote]
I totally agree that it's gonna be pretty personal. Like, music works for some people, but I find it completely distracting and never use it while playing, except when doing something semi-mindless like jump maps.
I've personally come to view the ability to stay cool as just another skill that you can develop in this game. I used to knowingly let my composure go in less serious practice settings, e.g., I would get annoyed and check out when playing lobbies/pugs with people I perceived as less competent. Later, I realized that those mental habits have a way of creeping into your more serious play, not to mention deflecting your attention from what you yourself could be doing better, so I've tried to use those 'bad games' as opportunities to get better at staying focused on the objective.
I knew a dude who ran marathons, and one of the things he said about it was that you shouldn't change anything up on the day of the race. Even if you just got a pair of better shoes, if they're not the ones you're used to, it will likely work to your detriment. I guess the analogy is that you should probably do what you're used to on match days and not try some wacky new thing to relax. To me, anything "special" heightens the feeling that it's this big, separate event from what you've practiced, which can contribute to nervousness.
Another thing I have found to be hugely important is finding the right teammates. While you should definitely take responsibility for your own reactions to things, it can get really difficult if the people around you are unsupportive. I've had a couple of teammates who will actively deride me and our other players when things don't go their way, and it saps everyone's focus. Find people who treat others the same when they're losing as when they're winning, and try to be that person too.
I'm still working on all of this stuff. Thanks for this thread. :3
This so much.
[quote=lansky]this is always going to be a very specific and personal issue that you need to address yourself [/quote]
I totally agree that it's gonna be pretty personal. Like, music works for some people, but I find it completely distracting and never use it while playing, except when doing something semi-mindless like jump maps.
I've personally come to view the ability to stay cool as just another skill that you can develop in this game. I used to knowingly let my composure go in less serious practice settings, e.g., I would get annoyed and check out when playing lobbies/pugs with people I perceived as less competent. Later, I realized that those mental habits have a way of creeping into your more serious play, not to mention deflecting your attention from what you yourself could be doing better, so I've tried to use those 'bad games' as opportunities to get better at staying focused on the objective.
I knew a dude who ran marathons, and one of the things he said about it was that you shouldn't change anything up on the day of the race. Even if you just got a pair of better shoes, if they're not the ones you're used to, it will likely work to your detriment. I guess the analogy is that you should probably do what you're used to on match days and not try some wacky new thing to relax. To me, anything "special" heightens the feeling that it's this big, separate event from what you've practiced, which can contribute to nervousness.
Another thing I have found to be hugely important is finding the right teammates. While you should definitely take responsibility for your own reactions to things, it can get really difficult if the people around you are unsupportive. I've had a couple of teammates who will actively deride me and our other players when things don't go their way, and it saps everyone's focus. Find people who treat others the same when they're losing as when they're winning, and try to be that person too.
I'm still working on all of this stuff. Thanks for this thread. :3
ok fuck all these essays people are writing i basically stay calm in ANY situation by being a confident person in general
whys this get -fragged i never get too nervous before even presenting to a class or anything cause im confident
fuckin retards
ok fuck all these essays people are writing i basically stay calm in ANY situation by being a confident person in general
whys this get -fragged i never get too nervous before even presenting to a class or anything cause im confident
fuckin retards
whys this get -fragged i never get too nervous before even presenting to a class or anything cause im confident
fuckin retards
never actually pressure your self into doing well on officials, and don't expect scrims to be a good indicator of what you should be able to do on officials.
never pushing in/picking when not needed is a good way to not only stay alive more, but also relax before a push.
and remember that in matches where the stakes are "high", they are for everyone on your team, and most likely the enemy team.
never actually pressure your self into doing well on officials, and don't expect scrims to be a good indicator of what you should be able to do on officials.
never pushing in/picking when not needed is a good way to not only stay alive more, but also relax before a push.
and remember that in matches where the stakes are "high", they are for everyone on your team, and most likely the enemy team.
never pushing in/picking when not needed is a good way to not only stay alive more, but also relax before a push.
and remember that in matches where the stakes are "high", they are for everyone on your team, and most likely the enemy team.
Have you pinpointed why you get nervous? That'd probably be a good place to start. If you can figure out why you get nervous (maybe you're afraid people will judge you?) you can work around it better and tackle your fears head on!
Have you pinpointed why you get nervous? That'd probably be a good place to start. If you can figure out why you get nervous (maybe you're afraid people will judge you?) you can work around it better and tackle your fears head on!
Probably going to be an unpopular opinion but whenever I find something stresses me out more than id like I usually take a night and use a bit of dxm. It completely numbs me and I find that anything that was stressing me out previously just becomes completely muted.
Probably going to be an unpopular opinion but whenever I find something stresses me out more than id like I usually take a night and use a bit of dxm. It completely numbs me and I find that anything that was stressing me out previously just becomes completely muted.
albongProbably going to be an unpopular opinion but whenever I find something stresses me out more than id like I usually take a night and use a bit of dxm. It completely numbs me and I find that anything that was stressing me out previously just becomes completely muted.
Don't do this albong is a retard
[quote=albong]Probably going to be an unpopular opinion but whenever I find something stresses me out more than id like I usually take a night and use a bit of dxm. It completely numbs me and I find that anything that was stressing me out previously just becomes completely muted.[/quote]
Don't do this albong is a retard
Don't do this albong is a retard
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