mental fitness for musicians

News & updates

  • The joy of mundane moments

    Photo of the ocean from a brief pause I took last week (photo credit: Jamie Feinberg)  On Tuesday, I accomplished all of my must-dos in the morning, so when Ross asked me if I wanted to join him in doing any errands when he went out, I said yes, any chance you’d go with me…

  • Teaching myself it can be safe to be uncomfortable

    We all pick up all sorts of messages in childhood, usually subconscious, and one that I’ve realized I picked up along the way is the idea that for me to be safe, I need to be comfortable. My brain tells me that I’m not safe when I’m learning new things, or when I’m stepping outside…

  • Focus on joy (and keep resisting)

    Hi friends. This past week has been a lot. Are you doing okay? There is SO much in the news worth our attention right now, and I hope you’ve been able to care for yourself while also staying aware. It’s a fine balance, isn’t it?  I sometimes use the 5 Calls app to help me…

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