1 Increased amount of alcohol consumed because of increased tolerance; or, decrease in the effects of alcohol use without substantial increases in the amount consumed. 2  Reduced attention to personal and professional responsibilities.  Acknowledgement of side effects of medical complications from alcoholism.
Sitzprobe is a German term used in opera and musical theatre to describe a seated rehearsalâthe literal translation of Sitzprobeâwhere the singers sing with the orchestra, focusing attention on integrating the two groups. It is often the first rehearsal where the orchestra and singers rehearse together.
Charles Garfield wrote Peak Performers, a pioneering book published in 1987. The National Business Association produced a summary of his views on mental rehearsal in one of their newsletters. Peak performers practice mental rehearsal. They rehearse, in their mindâs eye, any incident or event that is important to them. Mental rehearsal is a core capability of peak performers. Business executives can benefit by rehearsing specific events in the mindâs eye, including all those possible outcomes and possible surprises that can materialize. This mental practice can build familiarity and boost confidence and self-esteem.