Simon Mignolet Quotes

I used to be tense or nervous before heats. But I've learned to get rid of the negative stuff and just stay relaxed and positive - and it seems to be working for me.

I don't know why, but I don't really get too nervous before games or practices or whatever.

Being relaxed allowed me to fight the way I'm capable of fighting.

There is no point in getting nervous. I get a few butterflies in my stomach, but it isn't really nerves but things that will help your game.

I cannot control what goes on in another lane and this is how I focus on the Games. There is no point in being nervous of other swimmers. It's just about focusing on yourself and what you need to do in order to perform at your best.

When I got to match point in the final I was afraid I'd be a little nervous, but I just said, You have to stay focused, just think about what you have to do.

I still take it seriously, but once I go out there I think I've got more relaxed and I think it shows.

I've learned over the years that if you start thinking about the race, it stresses you out a little bit. I just try to relax and think about video games, what I'm gonna do after the race, what I'm gonna do just to chill. Stuff like that to relax a little before the race.

I actually rid myself of superstitions, but I do a quick 20-minute meditation before games.

You need to stay calm the day of the contest. Not let the weather bother me and just relax.

I feel like I play better when I'm calm. There is an inner peace I can tap into sometimes during my matches.

When I'm about to play in a big match, I take things easy.

I try to keep myself in what I'm doing and focused on character stuff, as opposed to getting wrapped up in worrying or being nervous. It won't benefit me, in any way, to focus on that.

I'm supposed to relax and concentrate on the image of myself out there skating my race.

The more relaxed you can get, the better you'll do.

For me, it's important to relax and concentrate on what I want to do.

When I go out on the ice, I just think about my skating. I forget it is a competition.

There is a need to be the best you can be. You can't panic; you concentrate. When I run up to the hurdles, I'm very nervous, but I'll tend to think about technical things to keep my mind focused.

You can't put pressure on yourself. You've just got to go out and play.

When I go on a pitch, I just try to enjoy it as much as I can. The more you enjoy it, the better you play.

My approach to games is much better and I am going into games with the right preparation and I am more relaxed, rather than thinking about things too much.

We try not to let pressure get into our heads and play the way we usually do.

Prior to stepping on stage, I prefer to continue being myself, whether that is making jokes with others, talking about other non-bodybuilding topics, or just sitting around listening to music.

Sometimes you just got to settle back and relax and be like, 'All right, Saquon, chill. You know what you're doing. Just do the little stuff.' The little stuff will get you there.

Luckily, I'm not one of these players who get nervous.