Karen wrote:
>I wonder whether affirmations couldn't also be somewhat counterproductive,
only in that they make us even more self-aware - not in the good sense -
than we would normally be if we just concentrated on the music and drama
to be performed.
It is not absolutely necessary to say the affirmations right before going
onstage, tho they can be very calming for some people. The point is to use
them a lot over a long period of time, so as to reprogram the beliefs stored
in the subconscious mind, which control our behavior. Whenever I think of it,
I use the statement, "I am relaxed and I sing beautifully." I have said this
for YEARS, and you know what? I am a lot more relaxed when I sing than I
used to be! Go figure. :)
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