them, so the mistakes aren't really fixed, then they show up in the worst place possible: the performance when we are under stress. So take the time to make mistakes, find out where they are, acknowledge them without judging and then fix them. Stand on one foot, do something odd to get out of your comfort box and distract Self 1 and see what happens. Feeling your feet is also another way to stay connected with our bodies as we play. Whenever I play now, I am keenly aware of every part of my body; how I'm standing, how I'm moving, if I have excess tension anywhere, etc. This proves invaluable because without that self awareness, I would not notice the pains beginning in various places because of extra tension. I wouldn't notice my posture had deteriorated to a hunched position, etc. This allows me to correct it before it can become a problem. It also allows me to fully use my whole body freely as I play, instead of staying wrapped up in my head. If you would like more information on this topic and several of the techniques I discussed, some books I suggest are:  A Soprano on Her Head by Eloise Ristad  The Perfect Wrong Note by William Westney  The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Galloway  Body Learning by Michael Gelb  Awareness Through Movement by Moshe Feldenkrais  The Use of Self by Matthias Alexan Angela McCuiston holds a MM