I purchased an evil eye when I visited you in Greece several years ago. Maybe I need to bring it with me during athletic endeavors, might help my tendency to hurt myself!
Most of my rituals are around clothing, like wearing the same shirt or socks. I would say coffee is another ritual, but let’s be honest, it’s an addiction for me.
I think you should definitely bring the eye into your boat. Thanks to my daughter, I now have evil eyes on each side of the bow of my single. It can't hurt to have that extra magical boost, right?
Such a fun and information article! Thank you for sharing and I wish you all the best at your upcoming race. As far as a routine when I have a big event, I typically psych myself a couple of days before the event and write everything down. Dot the I's and cross the T's.
On the day of, I prepare a good strong brew of coffee...smoke my favorite cigarettes (which I do not recommended) and I get dressed and put on my make-up even if it's a virtual event. For some reason, a good looking face and outfit gives me the confidence to rock 'n roll which is what I did at Meta's twitter chat yesterday. 😉
Thanks for sharing and best of luck at your race! You got this!
Interesting how in your case and mine (and others who have routines and talismans), it’s something completely external that we look to for guidance or reassurance.
I purchased an evil eye when I visited you in Greece several years ago. Maybe I need to bring it with me during athletic endeavors, might help my tendency to hurt myself!
Most of my rituals are around clothing, like wearing the same shirt or socks. I would say coffee is another ritual, but let’s be honest, it’s an addiction for me.
I think you should definitely bring the eye into your boat. Thanks to my daughter, I now have evil eyes on each side of the bow of my single. It can't hurt to have that extra magical boost, right?
Such a fun and information article! Thank you for sharing and I wish you all the best at your upcoming race. As far as a routine when I have a big event, I typically psych myself a couple of days before the event and write everything down. Dot the I's and cross the T's.
On the day of, I prepare a good strong brew of coffee...smoke my favorite cigarettes (which I do not recommended) and I get dressed and put on my make-up even if it's a virtual event. For some reason, a good looking face and outfit gives me the confidence to rock 'n roll which is what I did at Meta's twitter chat yesterday. 😉
Thanks for sharing and best of luck at your race! You got this!
I like the idea of sort of donning a costume/armor/battle dress to be ready for a big event. And the list. That’s a great idea!
Thanks for joining the Twitter convo yesterday!
Interesting how in your case and mine (and others who have routines and talismans), it’s something completely external that we look to for guidance or reassurance.
Do you have a placebo of your own for rowing races or running?
I do think the lucky scone might need to make a comeback!