Why Thought Stopping Doesn’t Work (And the Paradoxical Strategy That Might Work Better)

Have you ever heard it said that trying NOT to think of something only triggers more thoughts of that thing? It makes sense, but is this actually true? And if so, and thought suppression really doesn't work, is there anything else we can do, to avoid thinking negative thoughts on stage? Why Thought Stopping Doesn’t Work (And the Paradoxical Strategy That Might Work Better) * * * Have you been feeling a little stuck or stagnant in the practice room? Or has performance anxiety and the gap bet...