{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"251 Your Heart Is Racing. Now What? The \u201cYes, And\u201d trick that turns nerves into focus","description":"When your heart is racing and your brain starts whispering \u201cdon\u2019t mess this up,\u201d it\u2019s easy to think the goal is to shut the thoughts down. But that fight is often the thing that turns normal pre performance activation into full anxiety. In this short episode, I borrow the first rule of improv, \u201cYes, and,\u201d and show you how to use it as a musician. Not to become fearless, but to stay in the music even when doubt is in the room. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear: \u00b7         The difference between normal activation and anxiety, and how the \u201csecond layer\u201d of thoughts creates the spiral \u00b7         Why denial and forcing yourself to \u201cstop thinking\u201d usually backfire right before performance \u00b7         How to use \u201cYes, and\u201d as validation, so your nervous system feels supported instead of bullied \u00b7         Real scripts for the moments musicians actually struggle with, feeling behind in practice, tight in the warmup room, or rattled by a mistake on stage \u00b7         A one minute breath reset you can do anywhere, 4 count inhale, 6 count exhale, paired with \u201cYes\u201d and \u201cAnd\u201d \u00b7         A simple challenge for today, catch one scary thought, validate it, and keep going   If you\u2019re ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let\u2019s talk! Book a free discovery call and let\u2019s create a plan to get you there. Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? Let\u2019s connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let\u2019s start turning your goals into reality.   Book your FREE Music Mastery Experience Discovery call with Ren\u00e9e HERE Book your free consultation with Ren\u00e9e HERE Download the transcript from this episode HERE   Mind Over Finger Click www.mindoverfinger.com\/coaching to book your free consultation with me. Visit MindOverFinger.com for my online courses as well as free resources on peak performance. Grab my free workshops and PDF downloads by going to www.mindoverfinger.com\/resources. Connect: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MindOverFinger https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mindoverfinger\/ https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/mindoverfinger https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mindoverfinger\/     THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show\u2019s musical theme:  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra \u2013 Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. ","author_name":"The Mind Over Finger Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mindoverfinger.com","html":"