Who here gets butterflies in the belly right before a big game?

For me, it's when I play the keyboard in front of an audience.

Anybody else get the willies before performing?

(in pirate voice): Aye!

Once me palms were so sweaty, I dropped me clarinet on me big toe.

And I've got the scar to prove it!

Binky, International Talk Like a Pirate Day is over.

(disappointed): Okay.

The point is we all feel stressed sometimes.

Here's one way I like to deal with it.

Everyone lie on your backs.

You, too, Alan.

All right, but I think this is all rather unnecessary.

Follow your breath, in and out.

Be aware of your toes.

Are they tense at all?

Wiggle them a little.

Now move up to your ankles and your calves.

Feel all that tension in your head just melt away.

You can open your eyes now.

Wow!

I feel great.

Me too.

Wait.

I still have some tension in my ear.

Ah... now it's gone.

Now whenever those heebie-jeebies start playing paddywhack with your nerves, ( someone snoring) you just... (snoring)