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THE HOLIDAY SEASON DOESN’T JUST DRAIN YOUR BODY… IT DRAINS YOUR FOCUS.
Long runs blur together. Autopilot kicks in. Tiny mistakes feel bigger.
You care deeply, but your attention slips anyway — and that can feel terrifying.
When you're exhausted, even seasoned professionals start asking:
“Why can’t I lock in?”
“Why am I spacing out on things I’ve done a thousand times?”
“What’s wrong with me?”
Nothing is wrong with you.
You’re not unfocused — you’re fatigued.
And a tired nervous system cannot focus the same way a rested one can.
Most performers try to fix this with more effort, more pressure, or more self-criticism.
But focus doesn't improve by pushing harder.
It improves by supporting the system that creates it.
You deserve tools that work with your brain, not against it.
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS 14-PAGE TRACK SHEET:
✦ A simple breakdown of the 3 attentional systems (Spotlight, Floodlight & Juggler)
✦ Fatigue-specific insights — why your usual focus strategies may fail during this season
✦ Three targeted tools that support your attention when you're exhausted, not rested
✦ Micro-mindfulness practice + weekly tracking log
✦ Somatic anchoring guide + reflection worksheet
✦ The 3-Bucket Offload system to reduce cognitive overload immediately
✦ End-of-week integration and reset prompts
This track sheet gives you real, sustainable focus strategies that fit inside a demanding performance schedule.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
✔ You're performing 8+ shows/week through the holidays
✔ Your focus feels unpredictable from day to day
✔ Autopilot, drifting, or “mental fuzziness” scares you
✔ You’re tired — but you still care about excellence
✔ You want actionable, low-lift, performance-ready tools
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH:
A personalized, repeatable focus plan that helps you:
➤ Support your attention physiologically, not just mentally
➤ Recover presence without perfection pressure
➤ Reset during a show, not just before it
➤ Manage distractions with clarity
➤ Perform with steadiness — even when your system is tired
This becomes your cognitive anchor for the most demanding stretch of the year.
ABOUT THE CREATOR:
I’m Antonette Cohen, Performance Psychology Consultant (Master of Science in Sport & Performance Psychology).
I spent nearly a decade as Dance Captain for Wicked on Broadway, putting hundreds of artists into the show and performing over 5,000 times myself.
I know first-hand what it’s like to be talented, committed, and exhausted — and still want to perform with intention.
This is the focus system I wish I had in my dressing room.
HOLIDAY SEASON SERIES: A 5 PART SYSTEM
This is TRACK SHEET 2 of 5 in the Holiday Schedule Series. Each track sheet builds on the last so you can thrive, not deteriorate throughout the season:
TRACK SHEET #1: THRIVE Goals: Goal Setting Beyond Survival
TRACK SHEET #2: Focus & Presence Under Fatigue (this one!)
TRACK SHEET #3: Energy (Not Time) Management
TRACK SHEET #4: Managing Relationships
TRACK SHEET #5: Identity Beyond the Show
PLEASE SHARE RESPONSIBLY:
If this track sheet helps you, please share the link to purchase (not the PDF) with your castmates. Tag me @antonettecohen if you post about it — I love seeing these tools in action. This is my small business. When you share responsibly, you help me keep creating resources for performers who need them. Thank you for supporting independent creators. 💚
READY TO STAY PRESENT - EVEN IN THE HARDEST SEASON?
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:
Instant digital download (PDF)
14-page track sheet
Printable and fillable
Yours to keep and use every season
No refunds on digital products, but if you have any issues with your download, email me at antonette@liminalrise.com and I'll make it right.