The Bulletproof Musician

An Easier Way to Get Better at Mental Imagery?

Nov 17, 2024
Explore how fuzzy mental images can hinder performance and discover an easier way to enhance mental imagery through action observation. Learn why performances often sound better at home than on stage, delving into factors beyond just nerves. The Mental Skills Audit quiz helps identify your mental strengths and weaknesses, offering strategies to bridge the gap between practice and performance. Plus, hear a relatable cooking mishap that highlights how uncomfortable experiences can influence our mindset in performance settings.
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ANECDOTE

Food Poisoning Memory

  • Noah Kageyama vividly remembers a meal of fish and chips and blueberry cobbler from over two decades ago.
  • This was the first and only time he and his wife experienced food poisoning, making the memory particularly strong.
INSIGHT

Vividness of Imagery

  • Vivid memories, like Kageyama's food poisoning experience, can trigger physical reactions.
  • Research suggests the vividness of mental images impacts the effectiveness of mental practice.
INSIGHT

Aphantasia and Imagery

  • Aphantasia, the inability to create mental images, has gained research attention.
  • While no cure exists, imagery ability can be developed for most people.
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