{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"259 Why Trying Harder Makes It Worse - The Hidden Cognitive Habit That's Sabotaging Your Best Work","description":"You know that feeling when you nail a passage in rehearsal, and then the harder you try to repeat it, the faster it falls apart? In this solo episode, Dr. Ren\u00e9e-Paule reveals why the desire to play well is often the very thing getting in your way. This one hits close to home for any musician who has ever spiraled mid-performance wondering why their preparation suddenly feels like it vanished. \u00b7         The reason a passage that felt effortless on the first attempt can completely unravel by the third, and why it has nothing to do with your technique. \u00b7         How monitoring your own performance in real time activates the wrong part of your brain and turns you into a spectator of your own playing. \u00b7         Why high expectations belong in the practice room and become an obstacle the moment you walk on stage. \u00b7         A simple 60-second ritual to do right before you perform that shifts your entire relationship with the moment.   Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? If you\u2019re ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, join the Musician\u2019s Edge Challenge.   Join the Musician\u2019s Edge Challenge HERE 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":"