I think the original message on this thread was about affirmations and
visualisation, although all the subsequent discussion has been about the
former. I agree that affirmations are very useful. However,
visualisation can be an extremely powerful tool, particularly, as the
original poster said, if they are done in as detailed a way as
possible. I've used them very productively myself for big performances,
and with students who were petrified of performing. In the latter case,
it helps if the subject goes into a quasi meditative state first so that
they have a base level feeling of well being they can refer to when the
effective visualisation starts to elicit the normal feelings of fear.
In this way the performance becomes familiar, and the feelings of panic
get replaced by alert well being. It's like having many practices in
the venue before the event. When I do it, I visualise the walk to the
stage, I see the audience and my fellow singers etc etc. Of particular
importance is seeing the event through our own eyes looking out, rather
than as an outside observer looking down on oneself.
Happy practicing!
Cheers
David
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David Cox
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