Not a post about a plane called Phycology! More the mind game.

I was wondering what techniques/tipos etc pattern fliers use to maximise their performance.
For example combating nerves, trying to hard etc. Its natural when competing to want to do your best but this can often cause problems. I find flying unere'pressure' my movements on the sticks are slightly jerky not smooth enough.

Any ideas/info/tips/links folks?