Hi Dancers! I hope you enjoy this episode on my BEST decisions and top regrets as I reflect on my journey to becoming a professional ballet dancer! I think we can learn so much from not only reflecting on our own experiences but also learning from the experiences of others to give us clarity on how we can best go about making our own dreams and goals a reality. Let me know in the comments what insights most resonated with you! - Kirsten Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WKpfTrejLPo To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit kirstenkemp.com To stay up to date on the latest announcements and blog posts at The Confident Dancer, sign up to be a part of my email newsletter community here: http://eepurl.com/gDmjtz To follow along for daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what I'm up to, follow me on Instagram at @kirsten_theconfidentdancer TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Aiming high at a young age 7:53 - Listening to my desires as a whole person 1 1:09 - It’s ok to veer from the conventional path 13:12 - Asking for help 15:52 - Being disciplined 7:44 - Honoring my personality and bringing it into my dancing 18:20 - Learning to get to know myself 19:57 - Learning to laugh at myself 21:00 - Learning to question lines of thought that were unhelpful 23:25 - Not celebrating my talent fully and enjoying it 26:32 - Holding back and being timid 29:12 - Pushing myself past my physical boundaries to an unhealthy extent 31:37 - Visit theconfidentdancer.com for 1:1 coaching support ____________________________________________________ WORK WITH ME 1:1! THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM: A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you do the inner work to step into a new level of confidence, well-being, and preparedness to accomplish your training or career goals. Perfect for pre-professional, professional, or recreational dancers wanting to build a truly confident mindset that allows you to perform your best consistently and overcome mental blocks like self-doubt, performance anxiety, perfectionism, comparison, insecurities, and more. Learn more and apply here:https://kirstenkemp.com/confident-dancer-coaching-program#confident-dancer ____________________________________________________ SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS: I offer mindset seminars to equip dancers with the inspiration and practical tools to thrive in their well-being and ability to perform their personal best. These 60-90 minute seminars can be a valuable addition to the holistic support and education of your dancers at your next intensive, year-round program, or professional development opportunity for your company dancers.Learn more and inquire here: https://kirstenkemp.com/speaking-and-workshops#speaking-and-workshops ____________________________________________________ ONLINE COURSES: My online course offerings are a wonderful way to learn the practical steps to retraining your mind so you can thrive and excel in your dancing, all at your own pace and for a more affordable price than individual coaching. Whether your goal is to break through fear and nervousness so you can show up confidently in your auditions or you want to release the self-criticism or self-doubt that's been draining all the joy out of dancing lately, The Confident Dancer Course and rotating mini-courses available are designed to help you do just that. Learn more and enroll here: https://kirstenkemp.com/online-course-offerings ____________________________________________________ DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How To Find Your Unique Strengths as a Dancer": https://mailchi.mp/7e51450a0a3e/findyourstrengths DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How to Break Through the Feeling of Not Being Good Enough": https://tinyurl.com/redefining-good-enough