A Soprano On Her Head: Chapter 11
Emily Cottam
Chapter Summary: An effective way to silence you inner judges is to bring out the humorous/childlike side of you and view your responsibilities with a fresh perspective. Sometimes, trying too hard can actually inhibit your ability to give a genuine performance. By exaggerating a movement/action, you can actually give yourself permission to “mess up” or “be silly,” and as a result, lose all negative inhibitions that prevent you from performing at your best. The “shoulds” in our lives can be monitored if we “have the courage to talk back.”
Key Concepts: It’s important to give yourself permission to “mess up” so you don’t feel so pressured to always be right; this can free you and allow yourself to perform without inhibitions.
Key Terms: Taming the “shoulds”
Making Connections: I’m the sort of person that often tries to make things happen, when in reality, I should be allowing myself to just let go and let everything fall into place rather than forcing them. I get very serious too quickly sometimes, so I need to learn how to become more childlike and have more fun, particularly when I’m in performance.
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