Autumn

O Autumn, laden with fruit, and stained
With the blood of the grape, pass not,
but sit
Beneath my shady roof, there thou may'st rest,
And tune thy jolly voice to my fresh pipe;
And all the daughters of the year shall dance,
Sing now the lustry song of fruits and flowers.

-William Blake


Autumn Equinox 22nd September 2017

Top Ten Practice Tips

Practive everyday: help your long-term memory and improve your learning curve.
Have specific goals: create specific, attainable goals before you practice.
Begin with the basics: go over technique first. Always have a warm-up plan.
Focus on the tough stuff: spend your time on what you cannot play. Turn fear into confidence.
Write it down: get the most from your practice log. See your goals and accomplishments.
Slow it down: muscle memory. Never make mistakes. Learn it right the first time.
Break it down: identify musical sections. Don't always start at the beginning. Help memorization.
Use a metronome: always work on improving your time. Don't stretch time for the Tough Stuff.
Practice away from your instrument: visualize yourself playing successfully. Hear the music in your mind.
Accentuate the positive: use positive language in the practice room. Focus on solutions, not problems.

by Molto Music Publishing Company.

16 Habits Of Successful People

Create a routine
Write a routine for the morning and the night. And add some inspirational phrases to help you go through the day.

Wake up earlier
This might be one of the hardest things in the list but in the long run, it can be very beneficial. The body and mind are ready to start to work and be more productive. So instead of going into the social media, start you day with positive mind and energy!

Make your bed
This seems to be the stuff that your mother would always tell you everyday. I know. But having a tidy and clean space is very important to increase your motivation.

Workout
This make you feel more confident, relaxed and motivated for the new day. And you stay healthy.

Get inspired
Look for some inspirational phrases, books with happy thoughts, inspirational boards and pieces of art.

Set goals
Diary, weekly and yearly. It doesn't have to be like a To-Do list.

Simplify your closet
Get rid of all the clothes you wouldn't wear or don't make you happy anymore. Afterwards it will be easier to dress up.

Simplify your makeup
Let you natural beauty come out.

Get a "Work Zone"
Create in your bedroom or anywhere else at your home a place where you can work peacefully and without any annoying noise.. Set the mobile phone off or use the "Do Not Disturb".

Always have a bottle of water and drink it
It is very important to be hydrated throughout the day.

Give plants some love too
If you can afford it or you have enough space, put some little plants like decoration. It always give a better image to your bedroom.

Planning and packing
Always do it the night before so you don't forget nothing.

Learn things
Don't go to sleep without having learnt something.

Time for yourself
Give yourself some whims or fancy presents.

Pamper yourself
Relaxing baths and care routines for your whole body.