On Jun 12, 11:11 am, ta
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>>> On Jun 12, 10:16 am, ta
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>>> On Jun 12, 9:41 am, Mike Estep PhD
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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.
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> I see distraction as more escape from the task at hand. For example,
> my sitting here typing this reply is an escape from the work I really
> should be doing.
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> I don't understand how one can learn to be disciplined through
> distraction. It's focus that develops discipline.
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In cognitive therapy one distracts the thought process which
interferes with the ability to focus on a particular goal,so then one
can focus like you say.
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>> 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.
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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
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