How To Stay Patient While Chasing Your Pro Cheer Dream
Remember that famous saying by Theodore Roosevelt?
“Nothing worth having comes easy.”
It goes the same for aspiring pro cheerleaders. Although you don’t need years and years of experience to get that much-coveted spot, getting there is not something that happens overnight. Preparing well and early is great advice, of course. You’ll have to put in hours, maybe extra hours, to train for an audition, but how do you stay patient on the way to your dream?
Here are 7 tips that helped me stretch my patience on my way to becoming a pro cheerleader.
1. Focus on your goal
It’s so easy to lose your patience when you’re losing sight of your goal. Why are you here? I know it’s cliche but it helps to always remember why you are on this journey. You are going to be a pro cheerleader, and know that every step of the way will lead you to your goal.
Read more: 5 Questions to Help You Stay Focused On Your Pro Cheer Goals
2. Build a "can-do" attitude
Attitude is everything. There will be victories and challenges along the way but with the right attitude, there will be no stopping you. Victories such as good feedback and flawless routine are easy to handle. But when it comes to challenges, learn from them and keep moving.
3. Free yourself from negativities
It won’t be rainbows and butterflies every single day towards the journey but you know what’s the good thing? You don’t have to allow these negativities to affect you. You don’t need them. It’s so hard to be patient, especially when it’s taking a long time to get to where you want to be. You’re capable of freeing yourself from negative vibes. Don’t get pressured! We all have different seasons to bloom.
4. Take opportunities to improve
Do you know what’s the best way to spend time when you’re waiting on something? That’s to keep on learning. Nothing beats preparation and all the more when you allow yourself to improve. Attend workshops. Go to the gym. Take this time to be a better version of yourself. Doesn’t matter if it’s with fitness, your attitude, your routine… Just aim to be a better you while you’re at it!
5. Read and watch
Another thing that may keep you occupied is to research.
What? Research? Yes, you’re reading this right.
Research on the team you’re applying for. Read on the history of the team. Get some background. Watch videos of the team’s cheerleaders and study their routine, approach and how they work together as a team. This will help you become more passionate about your team and in turn with your goal. And of course, when you’re working on something you are passionate about, it will help you not mind the wait at all.
6. Birds of the same feather flock together
Find people who share the same goals. That might be easy. You’ve probably met other aspirants during auditions. Learn the art of camaraderie and share stories with the girls! Learn from them and if you have something to share, let them learn from you, as well. If you haven’t connected with anyone yet, there are Facebook Groups on pro cheerleading that you can join.
7. Lastly, don’t forget to have fun!
Let me ask you again. Why are you here? Pro cheerleading entails a lot of work and having you here must mean that this is something that you love, something you are passionate about.
Didn’t they say time flies when you’re having fun? That’s the key! Have fun! Make every day towards your journey enjoyable, so you won’t dread the waiting game.
I hope these tips can help you stay cool and collected as you chase your pro cheerleading dream!
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