The physical activity I picked was rolling a coin between my knuckles. I watched a quick YouTube video to get the basics and then started trying. I had some successes, but as I kept trying, I found that the coin would consistently fall off my hand as I tried to flip it between my ring and pinky finger. I started to get frustrated but looking at the activity as play helped with the frustration because it allowed for me to play heads or tails with myself whenever I started to get mad. Following a system with an allowance for doing something you already know how to do instead of focusing on what you’re trying to learn the whole time felt less stressful and more enjoyable than my usual approach.
I realized I had stopped assessing my action and my intention had dissipated, so I focused and thought about what exactly I wanted my fingers to do when the coin flipped over my ring finger. Visualizing and specifying definitely helped me achieve a few more successful cycles. I enjoyed this approach to learning because it feels very forgiving, though I also feel it requires more attention and self-awareness than what I’m used to. Practicing with a clear intention feels more efficient but also requires a clear head space whenever you’re practicing, which can depend on a variety of factors.
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