Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

Do you ever feel burned out at the end of competition season? This week, Andrew and Jim look at the merits of rest. It's a necessity in the fitness world to recover and restore yourself to be stronger – so could the same be true for your piping? High-pressure performances and competition can certainly be draining if you're pouring time into them, and the downtime can have negative effects on your motivation and creativity. But consistency is really important to stay motivated – so could taking a short sabbatical reinvigorate you, or could it be a fast track to throwing in the towel?  On this week's show: 00:31 The Importance of Recovery in Fitness01:22 The Need for Breaks and Off Seasons01:42 The Philosophy of Prolonged Breaks02:14 The Role of Consistency in Success02:58 The Impact of Burnout03:25 The Joy of Bagpiping03:35 The Aftermath of Intense Bagpiping07:58 The Concept of Taking a Break18:05 The Importance of Creativity in Bagpiping20:27 The Role of Competition in Bagpiping22:39 The Need for Breaks