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Negative Visualization Routine
- Generate a list of potential obstacles or unanticipated setbacks that could occur during the performance.
- Practice visualizing and rehearsing the performance in your mind, and during each practice session, work in one of the obstacles, being sure to visualize how you might feel in response to it and what action you would ideally take.
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