Musicians, dancers, performers of all types know the signs: dry mouth, sweaty hands, butterflies in the stomach, racing heartbeat, trembling, shallow breathing, tense muscles, tenacious worry, agitation, restlessness. These are all familiar experiences for those with performance anxiety. We’re fine …
Inner Critic
Life Lesson: Lessons From The Stage
Before becoming a coach I spent many years as a classical musician. I loved it, but playing an instrument is a complicated affair. There’s the physical aspect of teaching your body to do what needs to be done and then to get those actions to become automatic. That’s why musicians practice scales so …
How to Turn Your Inner Critic Into Your Inner Cheerleader Part 2
Last month I wrote about the 4 steps to get your inner critic to be your inner cheerleader. As a review: Step 1: Create a bit of space or separation between the inner critic and the Self. Step 2: Build a better relationship between the inner critic and the Self. Step 3: Find a new, supportive …