The zone is a type of meditative state that removes you from the stress and pressure of the situation at hand and allows you to imagine yourself being successful. It is an intense state of focus. The zone if often utilized in sports and the use of creativity.
How can you enter the zone?
The zone can be entered by developing "mental toughness." This toughness can be achieved by taking yourself out of the moment, and imagining completely the task at hand. This "in the zone" technique is most often used in sports. Many competitive big-league sports teams hire a sports psychologist to help the team get in the zone.
Have you ever experienced it?
I have experienced the zone in a few different instances. One is playing volleyball. I have a ritual, similar to the ones described in the article, before i serve the volleyball in a match. I must breathe consistently and bounce the ball at least 3 times, spin it in my hands, and toss. This ritual allows me to focus on my placement of the ball. I also "enter the zone" when I paint. this only happens in a quiet environment, but when it does happen I do not notice anything else going on around me. I wish I could enter the zone when doing homework.
How does this concept of the zone relate to our current assignment?
I want to create a soundscape that allows people to enter the zone. I want to make my theme sound something that you can dive in and listen to, and just let the sounds take over your mind for a couple of minutes. I have listened to other works that allow me to do this, and I always think of them as very successful pieces.
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