You probably know whether you tend to focus on one activity or participate in many. Always aim for balance when seeking activities to master.
Plan out practice times. For example, if you’re a skater, you could practice on three different days. In addition to training with your coach, buy private ice time in advance or find a group with whom you can split costs.
Finding practice partners or study buddies can help make your improvement more fun. Don’t feel discouraged if even with much practice, you are not particularly talented in one field. Effort matters as much as talent!
For example, you might say, “Wow, I’m so excited for my competition this weekend. I have been working really hard with my new choreographer and cannot wait to give my full effort. ” You also might discuss a recent news item and your thoughts on it. It is also okay to express doubt or worries sometimes. Instead of broadcasting your thoughts, however, tell only a few close friends or your parents. This will help your confident image stay.
Consider finding friends in different areas of your school or community too. For example, if you’re into skating, you could have other skaters as friends. You might also have friends from chemistry class or choir.
You might consider volunteering at a soup kitchen or collecting food for the homeless. You could help your friend with her math homework. See Practice-Random-Acts-of-Kindness for more tips.
For example, do not say, “Wow, I went to the competition this weekend and beat everyone in the free skate. I won gold!” Instead, wait until people ask you how the competition went. Then you might say, “I did my best and was very pleased. ” If they ask you what place you received, then feel free to say, “I placed first. ” See Be Humble for more advice.
