Nervousness at comps

[phoenix13]

it is good that you have some, keeps you on your toes....I do think there is such a things as healthy nerves

Yes. There's that curve (can't remember what it's called)  There's a sweet spot where you have just enough nerves to maximize your performance.   Not enough stress is bad for performance, just as is too much stress.

[elisedance]

...Not enough stress is bad for performance, just as is too much stress.

never my problem

[EDIT - I meant the former ...]

[phoenix13]

Yes.  There's that old saying. I can't remember it verbatim, but it's something to do with butterflies in formation.  That's ideal.  Enough nervousness to cause butterflies, but just enough control.

[QPO]

We have an expression saying no nerves no form. I must say that I dont have nerves that plague me. but occasionally the day prior to the event I get the nervy feeling.

[phoenix13]

Exactly.Without a little nervous energy, I get sloppy.