Record
yourself practicing for twenty minutes. I am not talking
about a performance of a prepared piece. I mean push
play, and do not stop the recorder for twenty minutes.
If, when you listen back, there is a lot of silence,
perhaps you need to become better prepared and organized.
If you hear noodling, kick the habit. If you hear
music that you know well, MOVE ON to some new and
challenging material! Record a short practice session
every thirty days. It will give you a new perspective
on you.