Which Is Better - A Verbal Pep Talk or a Visualization Pep Talk?

30/05/2021 8 min
Which Is Better - A Verbal Pep Talk or a Visualization Pep Talk?

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Have you ever found yourself talking yourself up backstage before a concert, trying to quiet the last-minute doubts and boost your confidence? Sometimes this works, but sometimes the words just don't seem to resonate or sink in. A 2012 study suggests that there might be a better way to shift our mood in a more positive direction than simply talking to ourselves in a more positive way. Which Is Better - A Verbal Pep Talk or a Visualization Pep Talk?More from The Bulletproof Musician Get 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