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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Sunday Enemy


Sunday Enemy

Yes, it tends to be true:  dancers are often their own worst enemy.  Granted, we hear a litany of criticism every day, and positive reinforcement comes infrequently or not at all.  So I guess it is not a surprise that dancers pick up the habit of criticism and reflect it back on themselves.

But this is not a good thing.  This thought pattern of negative self-talk can truly be a bad enemy.  Instead, change that self-talk!  Tell yourself positive things, and focus on the good things that happen in class or in each day.  Embrace the compliments and encouragement you do get, and don’t gloss over them.  Replace any negative thoughts immediately with positive ones.

It takes practice.  But we know all about that!

From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:

Motivational Secret #34:  
“Are you your worst enemy?

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“Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.”
-          Buddha

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