Play something pretty.

To start the day or practice session, when you first pick up your instrument, play something pretty. Play a note, just let is soak in for a bit. Listen to your inner ear and try to find what it is telling you. Imagine you a full orchestra. Imagine you are tiny solo instrument in a big hall. Imagine you are an ancient folk song. Imagine you are the orchestra playing a movie score. Imagine and follow it. Don’t try to impress. Just play something pretty.