{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"253 Your Pep Talk for When Things Feel Heavy - A reminder for musicians navigating comparison, doubt, and the ups and downs of growth","description":"You walk out of a rehearsal replaying every mistake. You sit down to practice and the voice in your head says, it should be better by now. You open Instagram and somehow everyone else seems more confident, more established, further along. This episode is for that moment. Ren\u00e9e shares a short, honest pep talk for musicians navigating doubt and the uncomfortable gap between where they are and where they wish they were. What you'll take away: \u00b7         Why accepting where you are is not the same as giving up and how that distinction changes everything about how you move forward \u00b7         The arrival fallacy: why telling yourself "I'll feel better when I reach that level" is a trap that keeps postponing your peace indefinitely \u00b7         A simple gratitude practice for when doubt shows up mid-practice not as a feel-good exercise, but as a way to literally retrain your brain's attention \u00b7         How to receive difficult feelings without sinking into them, using the same returning-to-breath logic you already know from practice \u00b7         Why the doubts will come back even after a good day and why that means nothing is broken \u00b7         The one question worth asking yourself when your mind starts to spiral: what will I do with this next precious minute?   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":"