Managing Perfectionism as a Performer or Musician: why it happens and what to do about it
Do you walk into auditions already bracing for failure? Do you practice endlessly but still never feel ready? You might be caught in the perfectionism trap, and you're not alone.
In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, we explore why so many artists, singers, and actors are wired for perfectionism (hint: your training probably encouraged it), and why that mindset (while it may have gotten you this far ) could be working against you in performance settings.
We break down:
Why perfectionist thoughts feel like facts and how to challenge them
How black-and-white thinking is robbing you of useful…
The skinny
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