Depends on how you think? A mindset that doesnt make you afraid of mistakes [Things guitarists should know about their body]

Hello!
My name is Fujioka Takuto and I am a "guitarist with a good posture".

Previously, I wrote an article "Can anxiety be treated?" and I considered that making mistakes in playing and anxiety from the aspect of the body. This time, I'd like to share with you the way of thinking mentally, not about the structure of the body.

So now, let's begin!
First of all, have you ever heard the word "mindset"?
I think people use it a lot in a business environment lately, so you may have heard it somewhere.
To put it simply, I believe the mindset is like "the basis of thinking and assumptions". This is based on habits, tastes, personalities and values, and influences all of our behaviors.

For example, let's say there is a person who "makes mistakes on stage" or "can't play well when being filmed". Yes, I used to be like that. Lol. But I think there are many people like this.

Some people advise you, "if you get used to it, you'll be able to do it!" But I don't think getting used to it is a fundamental solution at all. Instead of getting used to it, in the meantime, you'll be getting less energetic, and you even feel depressed, thinking to yourself "I'm not good at playing the guitar."

Let's consider this problem in terms of mindset rather than the behavioral learning aspect of getting used to it.
It's stressful to worry about things like "gigs", "photo/video shooting", "cameras", etc. Why do you feel stressed?
I can't say it unconditionally because everyone has their own personalities and values. However, in my case, I get caught up in the idea, "I have to play like I practiced", or I'm afraid that I'm going to fail, "I don't want to be thought of as clumsy." I concluded I wasn't paying attention to "the moment" that I was playing. It was stressful in a bad way and caused anxiety.

In other words, I think the radical cause was that I myself took the trouble to look at my anxiety and decided that "failure = bad thing" (= mindset).

I think the important thing here is to look back on your thoughts, and think about "why I thought that way".
Is it that bad to make a mistake? Do you think it is uncool?
If you look back, there must be something more important to you than what you are worried about.

Also, be aware that stress has good aspects as well as bad.
The research on stress says it's sometimes better to take stress positively and think this anxiety is necessary for a good performance rather than forcibly trying to calm down.
In other words, even if you are throbbing or your hands are shaking, if you can take advantage of the stress that "this is not a bad thing, it's necessary for a good performance", the anxiety itself can't be removed, but the uneasiness can be removed.
Playing in public can be stressful for anyone. Including that, I think it's the difference between enjoying this moment (good aspect) and worrying (bad aspect). The point is that it depends on how you think.

Human beings take action based on their thoughts. If you have something you want to change when playing the guitar and you're worried that it won't change, it might help you if you look at your mindset!
Originally, I lived with a lot of negative thoughts and feeling anxious about the past and future. Now, as I read various books, listen to people's stories, and have someone listen to my own stories, I gradually become less anxious and afraid.

These are the books I recently read. I always feel there are many things that I have to learn from sources other than music.

I think one single way of thinking can make a big difference in performance. First of all, let's cherish the feeling of having fun( ^ω^ )
See you!