I like the movement meditation idea. Ritual, habit and meditation are all part of my practicing. They help get into a mindset that is distinct from where I spend the rest of the day. Another thing that works for me: step 1 is to make a to-do list for the rest of the day. I can then clear my mind of what's on the list because I've planned to do them. As far as the brain goes, planning something is almost as good as doing it.
Yeah I keep my notebook out while practicing to capture any ideas. Musical ideas of course, but also to-dos or anything else that might gum up the works.
I like the movement meditation idea. Ritual, habit and meditation are all part of my practicing. They help get into a mindset that is distinct from where I spend the rest of the day. Another thing that works for me: step 1 is to make a to-do list for the rest of the day. I can then clear my mind of what's on the list because I've planned to do them. As far as the brain goes, planning something is almost as good as doing it.
Yeah I keep my notebook out while practicing to capture any ideas. Musical ideas of course, but also to-dos or anything else that might gum up the works.