Tag: managing stress
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Gratitude
On the way to my first opera rehearsal of the year (subbing on Das Rheingold) I had an epiphany. Somehow, leading up to the rehearsal, I got it in my head that I needed to prove myself worthy of being there. While I was driving and watching the sunset, feeling a bit queasy and nervous,…
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Manifestations of anxiety
This week, I’m starting rehearsals with The Dallas Opera and I’m mostly excited, but also anxious. Thanks to my subconscious for bringing that to my attention… 😅 I’m subbing on a rehearsal of Das Rheingold (Wagner) on Thursday, then starting rehearsals for The Hart Institute for Women Conductors on Friday. So it’s a lot of…
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Audition Conservation mode
About two weeks before an audition, I release myself from all non-essential commitments. Social media, extra projects, extra communications, and extra socializing is all put on hold until the audition is over. I don’t worry too much if the house gets messy, or the kids get some extra screen time. I conserve my mental energy…