EPISODE · Apr 19, 2024 · 19 MIN
I'll Take a Lesson
from Life Notes from Chair 17 · host CH
“Hey, I can teach you that!” Ah … the well-intentioned friend or partner who wants to help us learn the new thing we want to learn. But is that really the best way to help us be successful - whether it be a sport, a skill, an instrument? Join CH this week as she discusses the importance of finding the right environment - and teacher - to help us feel comfortable and confident in taking on a new adventure. Show Notes CH's tips for taking on something new: Do not be afraid to turn down the offer from a friend or partner who wants to be the teacher; sometimes, learning from someone we are close to doesn't always provide the best learning environment or set us up for the right level of success. See if there is a workshop, a class, a clinic, etc. that is local to your area to enroll or participate in person; if not in person, see if is there a virtual option. If unsure about the level of skill or pre-requisites that may be required, reach out to the organization and ask so you can feel comfortable enrolling or participating; this may also include asking about a given instructor. Give yourself permission to learn at your pace; if you don't get it right away, don't get discouraged; keep at it in a way that makes you feel comfortable and successful.
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“Hey, I can teach you that!” Ah … the well-intentioned friend who wants to help us learn the new thing we want to learn. But is that really the best way to help us be successful - whether it be a sport, a skill, an instrument? Join CH this week as she discusses the importance of finding the right environment - and teacher - to help us feel comfortable and confident in taking on a new adventure. Show Notes - CH’s tips for taking on something new: Show Notes CH’s tips for taking on something new: 1) Do not be afraid to turn down the offer from a friend or partner who wants to be the teacher; sometimes, learning from someone we are close to doesn’t always provide the best learning environment or set us up for the right level of success. 2) See if there is a workshop, a class, a clinic, etc. that is local to your area to enroll or participate in person; if not in person, see if is there a virtual option. 3) If unsure about the level of skill or pre-requisites that may be required, reach out to the organization and ask so you can feel comfortable enrolling or participating; this may also include asking about a given instructor. 4) Give yourself permission to learn at your pace; if you don’t get it right away, don’t get discouraged; keep at it in a way that makes you feel comfortable and successful.
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