Daily Protection for Your Young Performer's Most Valuable Asset
Mark each risk factor: ✓ Protected · ! Needs attention · ✗ Immediate concern
Blood flow
Regular physical activity and hydration
Retirement
Keeping the brain actively challenged
Inflammation
Diet, omega-3, low sugar, no smoking
Genetics
Family history awareness
Head trauma
Sports safety, screen distance
Toxins
Alcohol, drugs, environmental exposure
Mental health
Anxiety, depression, stress monitoring
Immunity
Sleep quality, illness frequency
Neurohormones
Thyroid, hormonal balance awareness
Diabesity
Dietary sugar and metabolic health
Sleep
Duration, consistency, quality
Immediate action recommended — consider consulting your child's pediatrician.
Automatic Negative Thoughts your child may be having right now — especially common in young performers.
"I forgot one line. The whole show was ruined."
REFRAME:
Was any part of the performance good? What would you tell a friend who said this?
"I always mess up when it matters most."
REFRAME:
Can you think of one time that is not true? What happened differently that time?
"The audience thought I was terrible."
REFRAME:
How do you actually know what they thought? What else could they have been thinking?
"I'm going to forget everything at the showcase."
REFRAME:
What has actually happened at past performances? Is there evidence for this prediction?
"My voice cracked once. Everyone noticed."
REFRAME:
How big is this compared to the whole performance? How will this matter in one year?
"Anyone could have done what I did tonight."
REFRAME:
Did everyone do what you did tonight? What did you do that took real effort?
"I should have practiced more. I'm so lazy."
REFRAME:
What would you say to a friend who said this? What would be a kinder and equally honest thought?
"I'm just not a performer. I'm a failure."
REFRAME:
You had a hard night — you are not a label. What is one thing you did that shows that label is wrong?
"The sound system ruined my performance."
REFRAME:
What part of tonight was within your control? What can you do differently next time?
Simple daily habits that protect your child's developing brain.