Stop Asking for Permission to Chase Your Dreams
A friend of mine once had a friend who wanted to join a local pageant. She wasn’t the type who could draw in the focus of men. In fact, she was 162 cm and chubby. When she announced that she had a dream of being a candidate, people giggled.
But this woman knew better than her naysayers. She understood that her happiness only mattered and she didn’t need anyone’s approval to get it. So, she trained, ate healthily, and achieved a slender physique. Her height didn’t change but her confidence did.
The woman that a lot of people doubted won the local pageant after two tries. All it took for her was courage, focus, and perseverance. She never asked anyone if it was okay to aim for a goal like that. Instead, she did exactly all that was written on the list below. That’s what you should do as well if you want to be a pro cheerleader.
1. Be in the company of people who understand
Other people don’t get your goal of joining a pro cheer team. They’ll tell you to do this and that instead. Surround yourself with people who understand you and your dreams like those living a fit life or other women that are close to the pro cheer world.
2. Always start now
When you make it your dream to be a pro cheerleader, don’t wait for others to make useless opinions that could sway you. Ignore the ones who aren’t speaking from experience. Start your planning immediately and follow it with execution.
3. Use your fear to your advantage
Pro cheerleading auditions surround a candidate in fear. Especially if this is the first time she auditions. The fear of screwing up the showcase dance or not making the weigh-in. What you need to do is, take a deep breath, be brave, remember what you’re afraid of, and train so hard that you’ll no longer be afraid of making mistakes.
4. Have a pro cheer mentor
Getting a mentor who understands the life of pro cheerleading will help you make better decisions on how to achieve your pro cheer dream. They will give you a lot of tips on how to make the audition. The best part of it is, you’ll have a clearer view of what to expect when you make the squad and the life being in it.
5. Put your happiness first
If dancing in an arena to entertain thousands of spectators makes you happy, then do your best to be there. People who say otherwise think they know better than you. Just pretend to listen to them but don’t put what they say to heart.
6. Trust that you can manage yourself
You’re an adult lady now and not a young grade school girl. There’s no need to ask permission from your parents to chase your dream. You need to trust yourself that chasing the pro cheer dream is right and you have the ability to take care of yourself to get there.
7. Seek permission from your own alone
You alone made being a pro cheerleader your dream. The only one you need to ask permission to achieve it is yourself. Remember, your happiness is your decision.
8. Get out of your comfort zone
One reason why most of us don’t go anywhere is that we’re content in our daily lives and chasing dreams that break our routine scares us. The truth is, our normal lives will change in the future. So what’s the difference between experiencing change now and later?
9. Stop asking questions and experience on your own
Every person has a different experience. You might find an alumni pro cheerleader who has a different testimony to another. While these are valuable words, you’ll never know it will be as the experience will be different for you. So, see for yourself and don’t let their words alone control your decision.
The only two things that will hold you back is your self-doubt and when you allow others to sway your decisions. To chase after your dreams and reach them successfully, you need to have full trust in yourself. And another thing; surround yourself with people who understand your dreams and happiness for they will be happy to help you achieve them.
More PRO CHEER LIFE™ articles for you:
- What To Do When You Feel Discouraged About Your Fitness Progress
- Audition Prep: 6 Ways to Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
- Overcome These Limiting Beliefs and Make Your Way to Audition Success
- How to Stop Making Excuses and Start Taking Responsibility for Your Pro Cheer Goals
- How to Acknowledge and Appreciate Yourself More as an Aspiring Pro Cheerleader
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