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Much like hair, there are good practice days, and there are not-so-good practice days. 🤣
The bad practice days can be filled with frustration, irritation, and maybe even a hint of shame. They can make you lose hope, question whether you have what it takes, and feel like giving up. At least for the day, if not sometimes longer.
On the flip side, the good practice days, can be pretty terrific. You feel confident, capable, and think to yourself, yes, you do deserve to have some guacamole on your burrito bowl!
How can we have more of those good days?
Well, it seems that an external focus of attention during practice could make a real difference.
What does that mean exactly?
Click below to get all the nerdy details:
Learn Faster by Thinking Less?
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