<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; In this episode, you'll learn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul type="disc"&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; Why your current beliefs—not your ability—might be the real reason behind lack of motivation or progress&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; How to spot the subtle thoughts that quietly shape your practice habits and performance results&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; A powerful mindset shift that helps musicians move from self-doubt to self-trust&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; The truth about where limiting beliefs come from—and how to start letting them go&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; The difference between repeating affirmations and actually &lt;em&gt;practicing&lt;/em&gt; belief&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; How to use "bridge thoughts" to shift your mindset when a positive belief still feels out of reach&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; A step-by-step exercise to anchor your new identity as a focused, confident performer&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; Why sometimes you have to "be before you believe"—and how to start doing that today&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; If you've been feeling stuck, distracted, or not quite like yourself in the practice room, this episode will help you uncover what's really going on—and give you the tools to shift it.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style= "mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"&gt; If you're ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let's talk! 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The Mind Over Finger Podcast

Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier

240 You're Not Unmotivated, You're Believing the Wrong Thing: How to Reclaim Your Focus, Confidence, and Momentum

NOV 5, 202534 MIN
The Mind Over Finger Podcast

240 You're Not Unmotivated, You're Believing the Wrong Thing: How to Reclaim Your Focus, Confidence, and Momentum

NOV 5, 202534 MIN

Description

In this episode, you'll learn: Why your current beliefs—not your ability—might be the real reason behind lack of motivation or progress How to spot the subtle thoughts that quietly shape your practice habits and performance results A powerful mindset shift that helps musicians move from self-doubt to self-trust The truth about where limiting beliefs come from—and how to start letting them go The difference between repeating affirmations and actually practicing belief How to use "bridge thoughts" to shift your mindset when a positive belief still feels out of reach A step-by-step exercise to anchor your new identity as a focused, confident performer Why sometimes you have to "be before you believe"—and how to start doing that today If you've been feeling stuck, distracted, or not quite like yourself in the practice room, this episode will help you uncover what's really going on—and give you the tools to shift it. If you're ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let's talk! Book a free discovery call and let's 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's connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let's start turning your goals into reality. Book your FREE Music Mastery Experience Discovery call with Renée HERE Book your free consultation with Renée 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's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.