Once in a while I have a slack attack and look for excuses not to train. Whenever that happens, I give myself a good talking to and usually I snap out of it.

What do I say to myself?

Simple phrases like, 'do it', 'you'll feel better after you train' or 'get off the couch'.

These words usually overcome the slack attack mantras of 'I'll do it later', 'I'm too tired', or 'There's not enough time'.

Slack attacks can occur at any time - and right now I feel one coming on. So excuse me while I go and train before I horizontal out. :)

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In this clip Wee Kee Jin discusses the importance of listening when learning Tai Chi.

His advice applies to learning any activity, and it does require an effort to listen effectively.

And why not listen? You're paying for a lesson, so you may as well get all you can from it.