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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2021 · 7 MIN

Why Thought Stopping Doesn’t Work (And the Paradoxical Strategy That Might Work Better)

from The Bulletproof Musician · host Noa Kageyama

Have you ever heard it said that trying NOT to think of something only triggers more thoughts of that thing? It makes sense, but is this actually true? And if so, and thought suppression really doesn't work, is there anything else we can do, to avoid thinking negative thoughts on stage? Why Thought Stopping Doesn’t Work (And the Paradoxical Strategy That Might Work Better)More from The Bulletproof MusicianGet the free weekly newsletter, for more nerdy details and bonus subscriber-only content.Pressure Proof: A free 7-day performance practice crash course that will help you shrink the gap between the practice room and the stage.Learning Lab: A continuing education community where musicians and learners are putting research into practice.Live and self-paced courses

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Have you ever heard it said that trying NOT to think of something only triggers more thoughts of that thing? It makes sense, but is this actually true? And if so, and thought suppression really doesn't work, is there anything else we can do, to avoid thinking negative thoughts on stage? Why Thought Stopping Doesn’t Work (And the Paradoxical Strategy That Might Work Better) More from The Bulletproof Musician Get the free weekly newsletter, for more nerdy details and bonus subscriber-only con...

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