10 Smart and Simple Ways to Inspire Yourself to Do the Work
Pro cheer auditions are not too far away. While it’s good to know what you need to do to make the team, it’s even more important to take action. Taking action a.k.a. doing the work will help you realize the things you should improve on. It could be your speaking skills, dancing, or flexibility. Actions also become habits, and habits lead to real change.
For those of you who struggle with doing the work consistently, we’re sharing ten techniques in this article. After reading, you’ll learn how to inspire yourself to take action.
1. Do it for just 5 minutes.
To form a solid, unbreakable habit, you need a “gateway” that makes it easier for you to keep doing the action. So here’s what you must do: Just show up. Just do that one thing for 5 minutes. This small push will get you going, believe me.
2. Reduce distractions.
Whether you’re reading a pro cheer audition prep book or practicing your audition freestyle dance, never allow anything to distract you. Switch everything off if you must -- your phone, notifications, and the television.
3. Get inspired by quotes.
When the going gets tough, turning to an inspirational quote or two reminds you of simple truths in life (which you’ve forgotten). Write down a quote in your journal or a post-it note and stick it to your bedroom mirror.
4. Visualize a scene of what you want to accomplish.
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That mental scene could be as simple as mastering hip-hop or it could be you actually performing on the big day. The thoughts that cross your mind affects your reality. If you think you “did it,” you’ve already decided to succeed. Your actions will follow.
5. Use the right resources.
Make use of pro cheer audition materials that will help you improve. Good examples of preparation materials are dance performance videos of your dream team, videos showing last year’s audition process, and a book that discusses all audition aspects.
6. Play upbeat background music.
Background music can be a source of happiness and motivation. It can inspire action. In fact, one study revealed that playing classical music while you’re doing something improves your memory performance.
7. Always simplify.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the many things you should do to ace the tryouts? Simplify. One way to simplify is to break down a huge goal into smaller goals. For example, if you want to get fitter, what does that look like each day? Your specific actions could entail the following: a. Eating whole foods, b. Exercising at least 30 minutes a day, c. Getting enough sleep.
8. Create a realistic schedule.
It’s easy to neglect pro cheer audition prep if you don’t establish a specific time for you to be available for it. A schedule has always helped people stay on track towards goal achievement, and it will for you.
Read: Here’s How to Calendar Your Way to Pro Cheer Success (Monday-Sunday Routine)
9. Meditate.
Meditation is a powerful mind tool that helps you focus and become more aware of reality without passing judgment. In guided meditation, a speaker fills your mind with positive thoughts and these thoughts fill you with the desire to transform your reality.
10. Have a growth mindset.
A pro cheer audition candidate who has a growth mindset understand that greatness is developed over time through practice, persistence, trial and error, creativity, and optimism. Starting today, look at your setbacks as opportunities to change for the best.
Conclusion
Which of these tips resonated with you? Use one, two, or three tips right now to fuel your success for pro cheer auditions. Lastly, I invite you to check out our Facebook group PRO CHEER LIFE to get our latest announcements, blog updates, and more.
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