Well, its that time of year again... summer is ending and for most students, it's time to regain that focus and get back to the grind of academics and after school activities.
For me, the end of summer/beginning of fall always felt refreshing - almost like New Years. It was like a chance to start over and renew myself.
So, here are some tips to start off a great school year!
1. Set some goals for yourself!What do you want to accomplish this year?
How about making the honor roll at school? Get straight A's?! Read 100 books?
You can set goals for dance as well! Are you finally going to get that center split? Balance on one foot for more than 30 seconds? It can even be a little goal like working on turnout or kicking higher!
Write out these goals tape it up where you will see it often (ex. bathroom mirror, refrigerator, computer desktop, etc.)
We can't accomplish our goals overnight. It takes hard work, patience and discipline. Make a plan for how you are going to go about reaching the goal finish line!
Instead of watching T.V. at night, read a few chapters of a new book instead!
Make time in your schedule to stretch for 30 minutes everyday!
Maybe less Facebook time and more study time to make it to the honor roll?
The possibilities are endless!
It is much more motivating to have someone accomplish your goals right along with you instead of trying to do it alone.
Make it a competition with a sibling! Who can read the most books by the end of the first term or the end of the school year?
Can you or your friend finally hit that double pirouette?
4. Check yourself along the way.
It's the end of the first semester... How are you doing on those goals?
Evaluate yourself to keep yourself on track!
I hope everyone has a most splendid year and makes it their most accomplished year yet!
Happy dancing!
Miss Tess
tessc@balletpetite.com
