First Aid for the Artist's Soul. Christina Barandun

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       Chapter 3: Our Brain and its Creative Potential

       Tapping into our unlimited potential

       Long-term changes must be holistic

       An eternal exchange

       Neuroplasticity: changeability throughout life

       When stress blocks my potential

       The ideal stress level for every task

       The built-in biological alarm system

       The individual assessment is what counts

       For new things to evolve in theatre…

       Chapter 4: Methods for Coping with Stress

       The art of mindfulness

       What is mindfulness?

       Recovery methods: How do I “come down” after a stressful situation?

       When you are hyped up…

       Active physical activities – bodywork for art

       The art of taking a break

       Passive relaxation methods

       Active relaxation methods

       Rest – the anchor in everyday life

       Healthy diet

       Mental training: How do I rate outer and inner stimuli?

       The power of thought

       Getting to know our inner critics – and reeducating them

       Look for the positives while practising healthy realism

       Seeing what’s good in theatre

       Dare to fail in order to grow – visions of the future

       Seeing strengths

       Set yourself achievable goals

       Acceptance and courage

       Don’t take it personally!

       Avoid bitching

       Mutual support and appreciation

       Planning for the future

       Personal superstition

       Don’t pursue perfectionism – develop your own thing instead

       Keep to and set boundaries

       What, no suffering? Discover the pleasure of flow

       Maintain a sense of humor

       Stimulus management: How do I reduce stimuli that trigger stress right from the outset?

       The time stress factor

       Where has the time gone?

       Clear out

       Define priorities

       Set up a time window

       Say no and set limits

       Cultivate your social network

       Baby steps

       Meaning of life instead of longing for love

       Chapter 5: Appreciative Communication

       What is Communication?

       What comes across?

       Do I mean what I say? – the right choice of words

       The great importance of the emotional level