On Jun 12, 10:16 am, ta
nc.rr.com> wrote:> On Jun 12, 9:41 am, Mike Estep PhD
MikeEstep.com> wrote:
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>>> I've been giving private music lessons for 22 years on bass, drums,
>> guitar, keyboard, vocals, and music technologies. My many students
>> have covered the gamut of ages (5-75) and walks of life (carpenters,
>> electricians, housewives, politicians, doctors, lawyers, students,
>> teachers, farmers, ranchers, pastors, etc.). In some ways I've felt
>> like a counselor, having been in a position to observe much about
>> human behavior.
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>> Therefore, using the above mentioned techniques can go a long way in
>> helping you to be in control of your mind and thus make better
>> decisions.
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> No, I don't think so. Trying to trick yourself is what lazy people do
> instead of practicing.
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I think I agree that sometimes tricking yourself can be
counterproductive but sometimes it might be just enough to step back
from interferes with discipline. "Distraction" can lead to discipline,
sort of like a scaffoulding which can be taken away after the course
has been set upon. Same way as cognitive therapy works by distracting
the thought process that bothers you.
Cognitive skills for managing anxiety involve distraction and
decatastrophizing. Distraction is a very powerful means of reducing
intense anxiety and panic. When one is consumed with a high level of
anxiety, it is very hard to recognize and challenge distorted
thoughts. However, if panic-stricken people can "get out of their
heads" for a few minutes by focusing intensely and exclusively on some
outside stimulus (while at the same time using the diaphragmatic
breathing method) anxiety will diminish, often to a level where
individuals can reason with themselves.
http://www.habitsmart.com/anx.html
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>> These truths are simple and work for us if we work for them. So, roll
>> up those sleeves and get to work on developing skills and knowledge -
>> in music or whatever area you pursue.
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>> Thanks,
>> Mike Estep PhD
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>> Mike
Estep.com - Common Sense Outside the Box
